The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits private companies from requiring lie detector tests for job applicants, except for certain circumstances such as government security services or controlled substance manufacturers. Employers must follow strict guidelines if requesting a test for suspected theft, and employees have the right to be notified and provided with explanations and documents. […]
Polygraph tests, also known as “lie detector tests,” are commonly used in criminal investigations and background checks. The machine measures physical responses to questions, such as heart rate and perspiration. However, the accuracy of the test is controversial and can be cheated with proper training. Also known as a “lie detector test,” a polygraph test […]
