A. An agreement by an employee to waive the employee’s rights to compensation, except as provided in this chapter, or an agreement by an employee to pay any portion of the premium paid by the employee’s employer is void.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 6 felonyup to 1 1/2 yearsup to $150,000
For details, see § 13-702

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 23-1025

  • Compensation: means the compensation and benefits provided by this chapter. See Arizona Laws 23-901

B. It is unlawful for an employer to intentionally collect or receive any premiums from an employee for workers’ compensation insurance, except as provided in this chapter. A violation of this subsection is a class 6 felony.