Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Employee

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

• A) If the state law regarding the use of lie detector tests is stricter than the federal law, it is preempted.
• B) The act permits private employers to use mechanical lie detector tests for the purpose of screening applicants.
• C) The act allows manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances wider use of mechanical lie detector tests.
• D) It permits the employer to use lie detector tests on employees only when the employer is engaged in an investigation of theft.

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