Recruitment Amazon must face Massachusetts lawsuit over “lie detector” work assessment Court approves broader definition in challenge to tech giant’s recruitment process iStock.com/hapabapa Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 26 February 2026 A Massachusetts District Court has told Amazon it must face a lawsuit claiming that its “workstyle assessment” counts as a lie detector test under state law. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination Google accused of discrimination during “high-risk” pregnancy Trade Secrets Defence contractor jailed for selling trade secrets to Russia Collective Bargaining UAW ratifies first union contract at Tennessee VW facility Collective Bargaining Arbitrator approves Air Canada pay deal after unprecedented strikes