Polygraph Protection Act of 1985

Summary

Polygraph Protection Act of 1985 - Prohibits any employer from using any lie detector test or examination in the work place, for both pre-employment testing and testing in the course of employment. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prepare and have printed notices setting forth this prohibition. Requires employers to post these notices. Provides for remedies for violations of this Act as found in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempts Federal, State, and local employees from the Act's coverage.

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Timeline

1. 24 July 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 August 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 July 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24] · D · Sponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Employee Polygraph Protection Act