Public and private employers may use a polygraph or similar device as a pre-employment screening tool.

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The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests, either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment, with certain exceptions mainly related to security and pharmaceutical industries. Public sector employers are governed by different rules, often with more restrictions on polygraph use.

Public and Private Employers May Use a Polygraph or Similar