Definitions — Us Code Code § 2001
Us Code Code § 2001 — Definitions. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 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, §2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 100–347, §11, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 653, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
Short Title
Pub. L. 100–347, §1, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988'."
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