Day: August 5, 2015

The use of lie detector tests in employment settings is mostly prohibited by federal law. The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 provides that persons have a right to employment opportunities without having to take a test. It prohibits the use of polygraphs not only for applicant screening but also for disciplining or discharging employees. The law only applies to private employers, with certain exceptions, so a person seeking employment with or working for a governmental entity could be required to take a test. Most governmental employers, however, do not require polygraphs. In addition to prohibiting tests, the following actions by employers are prohibited by the Act: inquiring about the