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29 U.S.C. § 2001

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As used in this chapter: The term “commerce” has the meaning provided by section 203(b) of this title. The term “employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee or prospective employee. The term “lie detector” includes a polygraph, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer, psychological stress evaluator, or any other similar device (whether mechanical or electrical) that is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of an individual. The term “polygraph” means an instrument that— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

Legislative history

The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

  • Enacted byPub. L. 100-347(H.R. 1212)1988-06-27
    Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally