Can an employer use a polygraph when hiring?
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Ukrainian legislation does not provide for the mandatory use of a polygraph during the hiring process. Although the Labor Code allows employers to conduct a probationary period to verify the employee's suitability for the job, the use of a polygraph is not a standard procedure and should be based solely on the candidate's voluntary consent.
If the employer decides to include a polygraph test in the hiring criteria, this must be clearly stated in the company's internal documents, and the candidate must be notified of this condition. It is illegal to force a candidate to undergo such a test, and it can only be conducted with the candidate's consent.
