Polygraph

donicek

What is the law and what does an employer have to do to give one or more employees a polygraph? This involves missing raw material used in our printing operation. Thanks. Donice

Don D

Generally, it is against the law. Take a look at your required poster up front. See "Polygraph Protection Act". There are very, very few situations in which an employer can polygraph. Also see: "Attorney, Labor Law" in the yellow pages.

System

The law permits employees of private sector who are reasonably suspected of involvement in a violation (such as theft) to be tested with notice; however suspectees are given certain rights including the right to refuse to be tested. There's more to it. If you think you want to proceed, check with your legal counsel.

Shadowfax

In Mi, any mention of a polygraph by an employer will require, as Don says, an immediate trip to the labor lawyer, and a side trip to the bank.

Don D

If I'm not mistaken, it is also true that even in those rare situations where testing might be upheld, the results are not admissable in court. As a free sidenote, does anyone remember who sponsored this legislation some years ago and will you be surprised to learn that it was Edward Kennedy?