Summary of Federal Laws

 

Employment

 

Miscellaneous Employment Laws

 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988

 

29 U.S.C. § 2001 et seq.; 29 C.F.R. Part 801.1 et seq.

An employer may not use lie detector tests in connection with employment.  Exemptions for government and national defense, security reasons, manufacture of controlled substances, and ongoing investigations as to economic loss to the employer's business.  Restrictions apply when operating under an exemption.  Posting requirements.