Vermont § 494a - Polygraph testing as condition of employment

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 494a — Polygraph testing as condition of employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 494a. Polygraph testing as condition of employment

  • (a) Except as provided in section 494b of this title, an employer or an employment agency shall not as a condition of employment, promotion,
    or change in status of employment, or as an express or implied condition of a benefit
    or privilege of employment, do any of the following: (1) request or require that an employee or applicant for employment take or submit to
    a polygraph examination; or (2) administer, cause to be administered, threaten to administer, or attempt to administer
    a polygraph examination to an employee or applicant for employment; or (3) request or require that an employee or applicant for employment give an express or
    implied waiver of a practice prohibited under this subchapter. (b) An employer shall not refuse to hire, promote, or change the status of employment
    of an applicant for employment because the applicant refuses or declines a polygraph
    examination. (Added 1985, No. 89.)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 494a

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 494a cover?

Section 494a ("Polygraph testing as condition of employment") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Vermont § 494a?

A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 494a" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Vermont law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.

How does Vermont § 494a apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Vermont.