Understanding the Polygraph Employee Protection Act of 1988

This course covers the U.S. Polygraph Employee Protection Act of 1988. The act significantly restricts the use of polygraph (lie detectors) in the private sector. It is applicable to anyone in the people business (human resources, security, staffing agencies, managers and small business owners).

Popular culture, movies and misinformation are primary sources  for polygraph information. It is usually incorrect. As a result, this unique course sets the record straight and will help you avoid everything from career embarrassment to expensive civil lawsuits.

Here are just a few situations where this course content can be critical to your success.

1. When your boss orders an employee be given a lie detector test (You need to educate her on the law)

2. When a suspect demands to take a lie detector to prove her innocence (You need to explain what her demand entails, regarding the law)

3. When you are being interviewed for an HR/security leadership position and you are asked about the topic. (Ace the interview, get the job!)

4. When you are the examinee in a polygraph examination and need to know your rights under the EPPA. You may be suspected of wrongdoing, or simply trying to apply for a job. However you landed in the "hot seat," this course serves as a basic survival manual on what to expect.

The course is part of our Mastering Security Management series.