As mandated by the US Department of Labor, covered employers must distribute the Employee Polygraph Protection Act Notice to Examinee, WH-1481, to a prospective examinee before administering a polygraph examination that is permitted under the exemptions provided in the Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
This guide explains the employer reporting requirements regarding newly hired and rehired employees including when, where and how to report. It highlights that both federal and state laws require employers to report this information to certain agencies, such as the state new hire directories. The purpose of these reports is to aid in child support collection and detect fraud in programs like welfare, unemployment compensation and workers' compensation.