Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Federal

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988?

• A) The Act allows private sector use of a polygraph test in selection and other employment situations.
• B) The Act prohibits an employer from using, accepting, referring to, or inquiring about the results of any lie detector test of any job applicant or current employee.
• C) The Act forbids employers involved in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances from subjecting their employees to a polygraph test.
• D) The Act requires an employer to offer some financial incentives to employees when they are asked to take a polygraph test.

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Labor Productivity

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