N.Y. Civil Service Law Section 96
Waiver of rights

No public officer nor any employee acting for a public officer shall require a candidate for employment to sign any document whereby such candidate for employment waives any right or rights accruing to him under this chapter.

Source: Section 96 — Waiver of rights, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVS/96 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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