§ 2001. — Definitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 29USC2001]
TITLE 29--LABOR
CHAPTER 22--EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION
Sec. 2001. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) Commerce
The term ``commerce'' has the meaning provided by section 203(b)
of this title.
(2) Employer
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) Lie detector
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) Polygraph
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) Secretary
The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor.
(Pub. L. 100-347, Sec. 2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)
Effective Date
Section 11 of Pub. L. 100-347 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
Section 1 of Pub. L. 100-347 provided that: ``This Act [enacting
this chapter] may be cited as the `Employee Polygraph Protection Act of
1988'.''
