While interviewing for a job, Jim at first refused to submit to a polygraph test requested by the employer. When the employer stated that Jim would not be hired without the polygraph, Jim submitted. Which of the following is likely to be true in this case?

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In many jurisdictions, requiring a polygraph test as a condition of employment is considered coercive and potentially illegal, especially if the job applicant feels pressured into agreeing to take the test to secure employment. Therefore, Jim may have grounds to recover against the employer for coercion.

While Interviewing for a Job, Jim at First Refused to Submit