Germany's Polygraph Test Exception: Serious Workplace Incidents
In Germany, employers generally cannot ask staff to take polygraph tests due to strict laws. However, there's an exception for serious workplace incidents like embezzlement.
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) permits testing under specific circumstances. If an employer suspects an accountant of involvement in a workplace incident causing economic loss, they can request a polygraph test. This applies even if the accountant's department is under scrutiny.
For instance, if an accountant's department is investigated for embezzlement, and the employer has reasonable suspicion of the accountant's involvement, a polygraph test can be legally requested.
While German law generally prohibits workplace polygraph testing, it allows for exceptions in cases of suspected workplace incidents causing economic loss. Employers must have reasonable suspicion and follow specific guidelines to request such tests.
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