State-Specific Laws: Each state has distinct contract laws and specific requirements for waivers, including enforceability standards and restrictions on waivable rights. State laws must be carefully reviewed as they vary by jurisdiction.

Federal Laws: Key federal statutes that may affect waiver validity, including Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act when applicable to the specific situation.

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental contract law requirements including consideration, capacity to contract, voluntary execution, and the need for clear, unambiguous language in the waiver document.

Public Policy Limitations: Restrictions on what can legally be waived, including limitations on waiving future claims and intentional wrongdoing, as determined by public policy considerations.

Specific Legal Doctrines: Key legal doctrines affecting waiver validity, including unconscionability, duress, and statute of frauds requirements that may impact enforceability.

Constitutional Rights: Consideration of constitutional rights that cannot be waived and due process requirements that must be respected in the waiver document.