While Interviewing for a Job, Jim at First Refused to Submit

question 6

Multiple Choice

While interviewing for a job, Jim at first refused to submit to a polygraph test requested by the employer. When the employer stated that Jim would not be hired without the polygraph, Jim submitted. Which of the following is likely to be true in this case?

• A)The employer can get damages if the polygraph determines Jim lied during the interview.
• B)The employer may legally discriminate against an interviewee on the basis of a polygraph.
• C)Jim may recover against the employer for coercing him to take the test.
• D)Jim cannot take action against the employer since he willingly agreed.

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