Our experience is that bringing another party into the testing room normally has a negative effect on the person being tested as it causes the person being tested to be distracted during the test and this may negatively influence test results. We strive to render a fair, professional and transparent service so we record all proceedings and copies of such recordings will be made available to whomever require a copy. Also, most Union Reps and Lawyers have no formal truth verification training and experience and can thus not meaningfully contribute to the proceedings.The CCMA has very clear guidelines on procedures to be followed during truth verification tests and will not accept the results of truth verification tests that does not meet those requirements. Due to the fact that our reputation is very important to us, we follow those guidelines to the letter. However, in the unlikely event that a lawyer or union rep needs to sit in, their role will be limited to that of an observer where they may observe the proceedings but may not intervene during the proceedings. During the pre test phase, the entire test procedure as well as all the test questions are explained to the person being tested and if the person then feels he/she does not wish to continue with the test, or if the union rep or lawyer advises the person not to continue, the test may be terminated with immediate effect. Also, the test report which are provided to the client, and upon request to the person who was tested, explains all the procedures followed during the test as well as all questions asked with their results. The examiner is also available to testify during subsequent formal tribunals where he/she may be subjected to cross questioning by the union representative /lawyer.