The Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988

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The Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 includes an exemption that allows employers to test current employees if necessary to investigate a workplace theft or incident. Choice A is incorrect because the act prohibits employers from using an applicant's prior polygraph test results as a basis for hiring decisions. Choice C is incorrect because the act specifically prohibits employers from using polygraph test results as the sole basis for disciplining or discharging employees. Choice D is incorrect because the act does exist and has provisions that affect employers' use of polygraph tests.