



You are right to be upset. While I am not a lawyer, I think that your late employer is in clear violation of federal labor law. The



In addition, Section 2005(c) of the EPPA prohibits the waiver of rights that the employer is forcing employees to sign.



Perhaps it will be enough to inform your employer about the law, as they seem to be unaware of it. If that is insufficient in persuading them to do the right thing, then you might consult an attorney who practices labor law. Martindale's "Lawyer Locator" service allows you to search by geographic location and practice area:



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A letter from your lawyer would likely be enough to gain your late employer's compliance, as their violation of the law is blatant, and they face the prospect of significant damages if you were to take them to court. Stacey,You are right to be upset. While I am not a lawyer, I think that your late employer is in clear violation of federal labor law. The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) of 1988 prohibits employers from discriminating in any manner against an employee who refuses to take a lie detector test. And you would be wise to refuse. Polygraphy has no scientific basis and it is common for truthful persons to wrongly fail In addition, Section 2005(c) of the EPPA prohibits the waiver of rights that the employer is forcing employees to sign.Perhaps it will be enough to inform your employer about the law, as they seem to be unaware of it. If that is insufficient in persuading them to do the right thing, then you might consult an attorney who practices labor law. Martindale's "Lawyer Locator" service allows you to search by geographic location and practice area:A letter from your lawyer would likely be enough to gain your late employer's compliance, as their violation of the law is blatant, and they face the prospect of significant damages if you were to take them to court.