Vermont § 494c - Duties of examiner

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§ 494c. Duties of examiner

  • (a) An examiner administering a polygraph examination under this subchapter shall: (1) Prior to the examination, provide the examinee with a copy of this subchapter and
    a copy of all questions to be asked during the examination, which may be retained
    by the examinee. This does not preclude follow-up questions as long as the examiner
    gives the examinee a copy of the questions. (2) Inform the examinee as follows: (A) the examinee has the right to accept or refuse the examination; (B) the examinee has the right to halt an examination in progress at any time; (C) the examinee is not required to answer any questions or give any information; (D) any information the examinee volunteers could be used against the examinee, or made
    available to the employer, unless otherwise specified and agreed to in writing by
    the examinee; and (E) provide the examinee with a copy of the examination results and all reports or analyses
    done by the examiner that are shared with the employer. (b) During a polygraph examination, an examinee shall not be asked: (1) any questions regarding the examinee’s political, religious, or labor union affiliations; (2) questions regarding the examinee’s sexual practices, social habits, or his or her
    marital relationship, unless the questions clearly relate to job performance; (3) questions that are unrelated to job performance. (Added 1985, No. 89.)

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

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