Rules for Employee Polygraph Tests

Drawing of polygraph results. Learn more about the EPPA here: http://www.dol.gov/whd/polygraph/

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act, signed on June 27, 1988, prevents employers who are engaged in interstate commerce from using polygraph tests for workers either before or during employment. Enforced by the Wage and Hour Division, the secretary is authorized to assess civil money penalties up to $10,000 for employers in violation.

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