With Regard to Polygraph Tests

question 77

Multiple Choice

With regard to polygraph tests:

• A) public and private employers may require employees to take no more than one test per year as a condition of employment.
• B) an employer may require mandatory tests only if every employee, both management and non-management are required to be tested.
• C) government employees may only be required to take tests if the tests are a part of an investigation for theft or economic loss.
• D) a privately owned drug company may require tests of their employees

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