1998 US Code
Title 29 - LABOR
CHAPTER 22 - EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION
Sec. 2001 - Definitions
View MetadataPublication Title | United States Code, 1994 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 29 - LABOR |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 29 - LABOR CHAPTER 22 - EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION Sec. 2001 - Definitions |
Contains | section 2001 |
Date | 1998 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 5, 1999 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Short Titles | Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 100-347, §2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 102 Stat. 646 |
Public Law References | Public Law 100-347 |
§2001. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) CommerceThe term “commerce” has the meaning provided by section 203(b) of this title.
(2) EmployerThe term “employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee or prospective employee.
(3) Lie detectorThe term “lie detector” includes a polygraph, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer, psychological stress evaluator, or any other similar device (whether mechanical or electrical) that is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of an individual.
(4) PolygraphThe term “polygraph” means an instrument that—
(A) records continuously, visually, permanently, and simultaneously changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, and electrodermal patterns as minimum instrumentation standards; and
(B) is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of an individual.
(5) SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
(Pub. L. 100–347, §2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)
Effective DateSection 11 of Pub. L. 100–347 provided that:
“(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act [enacting this chapter] shall become effective 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [June 27, 1988].
“(b) Regulations.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this Act.”
Short TitleSection 1 of Pub. L. 100–347 provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988’.”
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