Guam § 9116 - Invalid Agreements.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9116 — Invalid Agreements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9116. Invalid Agreements.
(a) No agreement by an employee to pay any portion of
premium paid by his employer to a carrier or to contribute to a
benefit fund or department maintained by such employer for the
purpose of providing compensation or medical services and
supplies as required by this Title shall be valid, and any
employer who makes a deduction for such purpose from the pay
of any employee entitled to the benefits of this Title shall be
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guilty of a violation, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
(b) No agreement by an employee to waive his right to
compensation under this Title shall be valid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9116
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9116 cover?
Section 9116 ("Invalid Agreements.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 9116?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 9116" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 9116 apply to my situation?
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