The Employee Polygraph Protection Act_____.
A) allows employers to fire an employee accused of a crime in the workplace if the employee refuses to take a polygraph test
B) requires employees to be advised of their rights to refuse to take the test
C) allows polygraphs to be used to screen new applicants in selected industries
D) 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 employers to advise employees of their rights to refuse to take a polygraph test. The act also prohibits employers from firing, disciplining or retaliating against employees who refuse to take the test. Option A is incorrect because employers cannot fire employees for refusing to take a polygraph test, unless the employee is working in a national security or defense-related industry. Option C is incorrect because the act prohibits using polygraphs in pre-employment screening. Option D is incorrect because the act does not require law enforcement personnel to be present during the polygraph test.