Let’s go back to 1988. It was a time of big hair, synth-pop, and President Reagan signing the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). This law was a big deal. It marked a shift in how employers could question their workers. Before the EPPA, bosses could use lie detectors freely. But the new law changed all … Read moreWhen Are Polygraph Tests Legal in Employment? A Compliance Checklist
Let’s go back to 1988. It was a time of big hair, synth-pop, and President Reagan signing a law that changed the workplace. The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) banned lie detector tests in most jobs. Right away, using polygraphs on job applicants became risky. This change showed that our personal thoughts are not for … Read morePolygraph Testing and Employee Rights: Striking the Legal Balance
Forget what you’ve seen on TV. Lie detector tests are not about dramatic confessions. They are about a complex legal world. The American rules are like a patchwork quilt. The federal government sets the basic rules. But each state can add its own rules, sometimes different from the federal ones. In Canada, places like Ontario … Read moreUnderstanding Polygraph Laws: What Employers Need to Know
