NoSaint Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 A PFT report today referenced an arrest and the fact that shanahan used to polygraph players... Just curious what people thought of this. Is it even legal in employment law? I know it would seem highly out of place in the ordinary workplace -- but then again, the NFL isnt so ordinary. "It's the second arrest of a Redskins player since Mike Shanahan became the team's head coach. In Denver, Shanahan admittedly used polygraph testing on players who found themselves on the wrong side of the law." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...-meter-to-zero/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 living in Denver, I've never heard that before, but wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 A PFT report today referenced an arrest and the fact that shanahan used to polygraph players... Just curious what people thought of this. Is it even legal in employment law? I know it would seem highly out of place in the ordinary workplace -- but then again, the NFL isnt so ordinary. "It's the second arrest of a Redskins player since Mike Shanahan became the team's head coach. In Denver, Shanahan admittedly used polygraph testing on players who found themselves on the wrong side of the law." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...-meter-to-zero/ I am not sure of the legality. But if the player refused they could always cut/suspend them citing other reasons. Personally, if I am in and NFL FO or I'm an owner, investing the amount of money some of these guys command, I would do the same thing. If the guys aren't lying to your face then they have nothing to hide...and if they are, you may want to think twice about that investment. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 I am not sure of the legality. But if the player refused they could always cut/suspend them citing other reasons. Personally, if I am in and NFL FO or I'm an owner, investing the amount of money some of these guys command, I would do the same thing. If the guys aren't lying to your face then they have nothing to hide...and if they are, you may want to think twice about that investment. JMO. Thats like saying if Im a police officer and you deny a polygraph I should arrest you. Thats why I questioned the legality. If he did that, the player could turn around and sue.... atleast it would seem. I dont know -- It just jumped out of the article at when i read it. On the flipside I whole heartedly agree that you have to be careful who you invest in. Is the civil rights debate can of worms about to be officially opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbuffalobob Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It's one of the things to do in Denver when you're dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It's one of the things to do in Denver when you're dead. yup! good flik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 my understanding is that in one of the most draconian laws we have ever had that an employer can require a drug test or polygraph as a condition of employment but that impression is based on info that i had a long time ago so hopefully its changed now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yes, it's legal their the employer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decimus Fox Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 its called the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. Polygraphs are legal in the private sector with some restrictions http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-eppa.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 You're not afraid, are you Fokker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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