As used in this chapter:
Commerce
section 203(b) of this titleThe term “commerce” has the meaning provided by .
Employer
The term “employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee or prospective employee.
Lie detector
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.
Polygraph
The term “polygraph” means an instrument that—
records continuously, visually, permanently, and simultaneously changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, and electrodermal patterns as minimum instrumentation standards; and
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.
Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
Pub. L. 100–347, § 2102 Stat. 646 (, , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 100–347, § 11102 Stat. 653
In General .—
Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act [enacting this chapter] shall become effective 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [].
Regulations .—
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this Act.”
Short Title
Pub. L. 100–347, § 1102 Stat. 646
“This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988’.”
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