Which of the following statements is true of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act?
A) It allows employers to terminate an employee accused of a crime in the workplace if the employee refuses to take a polygraph exam.
B) It requires that employees must be advised of their rights to refuse to take a polygraph exam.
C) It allows the use of polygraphs for most pre-employment screening.
D) It requires law enforcement personnel to be present when a polygraph test is being administered in the workplace.

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The Employee Polygraph Protection Act requires that employees must be advised of their rights to refuse to take a polygraph exam. Option A is incorrect because employers cannot terminate an employee for refusing to take a polygraph exam. Option C is also incorrect because the Act prohibits the use of polygraphs for most pre-employment screening. Option D is not mentioned in the Act.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Employee