Frequently Asked Questions

• Can An Employer Use Arrest And Criminal Records To Reject A Job Applicant?
  There have been some cases where the EEOC has found the blanket use of arrest or criminal records as a basis for rejecting job applicants to be unlawful if such use results in a … more
• What Does The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 Govern (EPPA)?
  The Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) establishes guidelines for polygraph testing and imposes restrictions on most private employers. In general, businesses cannot request, suggest … more
• Who Does The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 (EPPA) Cover?
  The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 (EPPA) covers commercial businesses. Exceptions are businesses whose primary purpose consists of providing armored car personnel; and those involved … more
• What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 (EPPA)?
  Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (EPPA), an individual has the right to take action against a violating employer by filing with the Secretary of Labor. The examinee may recover … more