§2001 — Title 29 Labor | U.S. Code

Summary

Sets the meanings of important words used in this chapter. "Commerce" means whatever is defined in section 203(b) of this title. "Employer" means anyone acting for an employer, directly or indirectly, toward an employee or job applicant. "Lie detector" covers polygraphs, deceptographs, voice stress analyzers, psychological stress evaluators, and other similar mechanical or electrical devices used to form an opinion about a person’s honesty. "Polygraph" means a machine that, at minimum, continuously, visually, and permanently records simultaneous changes in heart/blood, breathing, and skin-conductance patterns and is used to judge honesty. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor.

Title 29, §2001

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As used in this chapter:

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

(2)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)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)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)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

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’.”

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