2020 US Code
Title 29 - Labor
Chapter 22 - Employee Polygraph Protection
Sec. 2001 - Definitions

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Citation 29 U.S.C. § 2001 (2020)
Section Name §2001. Definitions
Section Text

As used in this chapter:

(1) Commerce

The term "commerce" has the meaning provided by section 203(b) of this title.

(2) Employer

The 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 detector

The 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) Polygraph

The 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) Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–347, §2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)


Editorial Notes STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES EFFECTIVE DATE

Pub. L. 100–347, §11, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 653, 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 TITLE

Pub. L. 100–347, §1, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988'."

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, 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 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988'."
Statutes at Large References 102 Stat. 646, 653
Public Law References Public Law 100-347
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