Can polygraph testing and background checks be used?
19 June 2012, Nanette Janse van Rensburg
The current economic climate, unemployment and concerns regarding job security have contributed to the increased use of falsified CV’s in... job applications as well as criminal activities by employees. As a countermeasure, employers are making use of background checks and polygraph tests to combat the fraudulent and criminal activities of applicants and employees alike. This is a useful measure to assist employers, but a number of important rules and requirements must be kept in mind.