OSHA Compliance: The Occupational Safety and Health Act sets national workplace safety standards that must be considered even when implementing workers' compensation waivers

ADA Requirements: The Americans with Disabilities Act must be considered to ensure the waiver doesn't discriminate against or improperly affect disabled workers

FLSA Considerations: The Fair Labor Standards Act's provisions regarding employee classification and rights must be incorporated into waiver considerations

State Workers' Compensation Statutes: Each state has unique workers' compensation laws that govern the validity and requirements of waivers, including whether they're permitted at all

State Monopolistic Status: Whether the state is 'monopolistic' (requiring all insurance to be purchased from state fund) affects waiver implementation

Notice Requirements: State-specific requirements for notifying workers of their rights and the implications of signing a waiver

Time Limitations: State-specific time restrictions on how long waivers remain valid and when they can be implemented

Filing Requirements: State-specific requirements for filing and registering workers' compensation waivers with appropriate authorities

Industry-Specific Regulations: Special requirements for specific industries like construction, maritime, or agriculture that affect waiver validity and implementation

Worker Classification Rules: Regulations governing whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor, which affects waiver applicability and requirements