29 U.S.C. § 2001 : US Code - Section 2001: Definitions

Search 29 U.S.C. § 2001 : US Code - Section 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.