§ 1-40-113 — Waivers and releases void; exemption from creditors' claims

Any agreement by an individual to waive, release or commute his
rights under this act is void. Compensation due under this act
may not be assigned, pledged, encumbered, released or commuted.
Compensation under this act is exempt from all claims of
creditors and from levy, execution and attachment or other
remedy for recovery or collection of a debt, except that
compensation for an allowable expense is not exempt from a claim
of a creditor to the extent that creditor provided products,
services or accommodations, the costs of which are included in
the compensation award.