Current employees can be given a polygraph (lie detector) test in conjunction with a workplace theft investigation if the employer has a "reasonable suspicion" that the employee was involved in the incident.

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Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 in the United States, employers are generally prohibited from using lie detector tests, either for pre-employment screening or during employment. However, there are exceptions, including for employees who are suspected of involvement in a workplace incident (such as theft), where the employer has a reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved.

Current Employees Can Be Given a Polygraph (Lie Detector) Test