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

(4)(A) records continuously, visually, permanently, and simultaneously changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, and electrodermal patterns as minimum instrumentation standards; and

(4)(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.)