Webinar Library

January 27, 2023

2023 01 State Government Relations Update (January Webinar)

Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Brent Smoyer, JD, PBSA State Gov't Relations & Grassroots Director | IN THIS SESSION: Join Brent Smoyer for a 2023 legislative overview. This webinar presentation provides a primer on the legislative process and an overview of what we've seen and expect to see in legislation important to PBSA members. SPONSORED BY: PreemploymentDirectory.com

January 26, 2023

2023 01 State Government Relations Update (January Webinar Handout)

During this webinar presentation, PBSA's State Government Director Brent Smoyer provides a primer on the legislative process. He also provides and overview of what we're seeing and what we might expect to see in legislation important to PBSA members.

December 20, 2022

2022 12:Why You Need a FCRA Compliance Manual and What It Should Include (December Webinar) *PDC

Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Joseph Messer, Messer Strickler Burnette Ltd. | IN THIS SESSION: Understand the "reasonable" and "strict" procedures required of background screeners under the FCRA. Document their firm's procedures for complying with the FCRA in a FCRA Compliance Manual. Draft a FCRA Compliance Manual that will help defend against a FCRA lawsuit. Determine the areas of compliance to include in their firm's FCRA Compliance Manual. | SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian

December 20, 2022

2022 12: Why You Need a FCRA Compliance Manual and What It Should Include (December Webinar Handout)

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November 20, 2022

2022 11: Redaction Effects on the Background Check Industry (November Webinar)

Track: Business | Presenter: Keoki Huffman, Chief Operating Officer; Tessera Data | IN THIS SESSION: Identifying new ways to confirm that criminal records belong to the right individual; Emphasizing the issue of personally identifiable information redaction in the industry; Looking ahead to determine how we should pivot as data privacy regulation increases. | SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian

November 15, 2022

2022 11: Redaction effects on the background check industry (November Webinar Handout)

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October 28, 2022

2022 10: Drug Testing Basics (October Webinar)

Track: Drug Testing | Presenters:Melissa Sabus and John Gumina, i3screen | IN THIS SESSION: Understand the basics of workplace drug testing and the different testing technologies; Leave with tools and resources to build your knowledge of DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations; Increase sales for this product and implement successful programs for their clients. SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian

October 27, 2022

2022 10: Drug Testing Basics (October Webinar Handout)

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September 30, 2022

2022 09: Top Compliance Tips for Avoiding Litigation (September Webinar) *PDC

Track: Legal/Compliance | IN THIS SESSION: Join Jennifer Mora and Esther Slater McDonald, attorneys at Seyfarth Shaw, as they discuss key strategies for consumer reporting agencies to avoid litigation, including vetting and obtaining appropriate certifications from end-users, dealing with common or middle names to avoid accuracy claims, responding to consumer disputes and file requests, accurately reporting motor vehicle and criminal records, calculating reporting limitations, staying abreast of the new wage of fair housing laws, and more. SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian

September 28, 2022

2022 09: Top Compliance Tips for Avoiding Litigation (September Webinar Handout)

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August 30, 2022

2022 08: Streamline Hiring: Feedback and Insights from the Front Lines (August Webinar)

Track: Business | Presenters: Kevin Bachman, Partner, IQubed Advisors | Russell Podgorski, Executive Director, Executive Recruiting, Providence | Jennifer Osborn, Owner of TalentSENSE | Lauren Rudman, Sr. HR Director at GNCO Incorporated; IN THIS SESSION: Panelists discuss steps and timelines throughout the hiring process, from open job requisition to onboarding, so CRAs can better understand what happened before an order was placed, and what gets done once a consumer report is finished. Attendees will learn additional ways to support clients, as they fight the constant battle of attracting and retaining talent. SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian

August 18, 2022

2022 08: Streamline Hiring: Feedback and Insights from the Front Lines (August Webinar Handout)

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August 2, 2022

2022 07: PBSA Accreditation - The New General Standard (July Webinar)

Track: International | Presenters: Kevin Bachman, Partner, IQubed Advisors; Michelle Leblond, EVP, Compliance and Privacy, PlusOne Solutions - IN THIS SESSION: What's changed, what remains the same, and what it means for you! 1) This session will provide an overview of the new, General Standard. 2) From BSAAP to BSOAP?A new acronym enters our Industry! 3) Attendees will better understand timelines of the General Standard rollout, from beta testing to full launch. SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian

August 2, 2022

2022 07: PBSA Accreditation - The New General Standard (July Webinar Handout)

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June 28, 2022

2022 06: Identifying Common Names (June Webinar) * PDC

Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenters: Larry Henry, Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable, P.L.L.C; Derek Hinton, CRAZoom - IN THIS SESSION: We will address identifying a "common name" and how to deal with them in matching records. SPONSORED BY: PreemploymentDirectory.com

June 20, 2022

2022 06: Common Names (June Webinar Handout)

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June 1, 2022

2022 05: Privacy Legislation Around the World (May Webinar)

Track: International | Presenter: Mark Sward,Vice President and Global Head of Privacy, Sterling - IN THIS SESSION: New laws or bills in China, Canada, India, and several US states have recently come into force or are on the horizon. Rules in the European Union and the UK are in constant evolution. This presentation will explore the latest in privacy legislation at home and abroad, what steps can a US screener take towards compliance, and some sound bites to take back to clients. SPONSORED BY: PreemploymentDirectory.com

May 24, 2022

2022 05: Privacy Legislation Around the World (May Webinar Handout)

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May 2, 2022

2022 04: Tenant and Employment Screening under the FCRA (April Webinar) *PDC

Track: FCRA | Presenters: Rebecca E. Keen, Hudson Cook, LLP in Washington, DC; Jennifer L. Mora, Seyfarth Shaw LLP - IN THIS SESSION: We will cover both tenant and employment screening requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA covers both screening for tenancy purposes as well as employment-related purposes. During this session we'll cover both the similarities as well as the differences in your responsibilities for both you and your clients. SPONSORED BY: PreemploymentDirectory.com

April 26, 2022

2022 04: Tenant and Employment Screening under the FCRA (April Webinar Handout)

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April 8, 2022

Europe Council Webinar: Remote Workforces & Security Protocols (March 2022)

Hybrid working, flexible working, home working ? Chris Withers provides a compelling insight into the risks associated with our new ways of working and handling personal data. How should we be mitigating these risks to give candidates and clients assurance? A must attend webinar for any business with a remote workforce.

April 1, 2022

2022 03: State Privacy Law Developments and Background Screening (March Webinar)

Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenters: Kevin Coy - IAPP Privacy Law Specialist, Partner and Privacy Group Co-Chair for Arnall Golden Gregory LLP; Erin Doyle - Associate at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Member of the firm's Background Screening Industry Team - IN THIS SESSION: Explore how the new generation of state privacy laws may impact background screening. We will look at the laws in California, Colorado and Virginia as well as proposals pending in other states. We will consider the scope of exemptions for consumer reporting activities in these laws and how background screeners may be covered. SPONSORED BY: PreemploymentDirectory.com

March 25, 2022

2022 03: State Privacy Law Developments and Background Screening (March Webinar Handout)

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February 21, 2022

2022 02: Coming to America: Introduction to US Background Screening (February Webinar)

Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, Chief Knowledge Officer for NetForce Global and Andy Hellman, VP Global Ops for Accurate - IN THIS SESSION: Review the various US criminal records sources and options, discuss ID and address checks, and look at the nuances about US background screening data from an outsider's perspective. This webinar is also a good introduction for participants based in the US as a general introduction to US screening. SPONSORED BY: PreEmploymentDirectory.com

February 15, 2022

2022 02: Coming to America: Introduction to US Background Screening (February Webinar Handout)

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July 7, 2021

Europe Council Virtual Annual Conference 2021 - Webinar

The 2021 Annual Conference focuses on critical areas such as remote working, digitisation, and elevated candidate/client expectations during the hiring process. Our speakers share the latest thinking on how we, as individual businesses and as an industry, embrace post pandemic opportunities and trends.

June 27, 2021

Michigan DOB Redaction: PBSA Actions and Next Steps

With the July 1 execution date of the Michigan Court Rule mandating redacted Dates of Birth, GR Co-Chair Chris Lemans outline's PBSA's efforts thus far, and next steps members can take in combatting this issue.

June 25, 2021

Michigan Redaction Update Webinar June 25 2021 -Handout

Handout for the Michigan Redaction Update Webinar presented by the PBSA Government Relations Committee.

February 26, 2021

Intro To LGPD: Brazil's New Privacy Law

Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global and Kevin Coy, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | Brazil's new privacy law came into force in September 2020. Similar to the EU's GDPR, LGPD has major implications for companies processing personal information in and from Brazil. This session will review key LGPD concepts, identify differences with GDPR, and discuss when an organization might be subject to the LGPD. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.

February 25, 2021

Background Screening Introduction

Back to Basics #1 | Presenter: Lester Rosen, Employment Screening Resources | This program explores background screening at an introductory level. It covers what is background screening, the history of screening in the United States, and other basics. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.

February 24, 2021

FCRA 101

Back to Basics #2 | Presenter: Kevin Coy, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | This program explores the background of FCRA, definitions, key players and other items. | This webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | This webinar is sponsored by Owens OnLine.

February 23, 2021

FCRA 102: Permissible Purpose, Adverse Action and Disputes

Back to Basics #3 | Presenter: Mary Poquette, Poquette Screening Solutions | This program explores FCRA further into permissible purpose, adverse action and disputes. | This webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | This webinar is sponsored by Owens OnLine.

February 22, 2021

Criminal Search Types

Back to Basics #4 | Presenter: Scott Maloney, Omni Data Retrieval | This program covers types of criminal searches including County Criminal, Statewide Criminal, Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal, and International Criminal searches. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.

February 21, 2021

Non-Criminal Searches

Back to Basics #5 | Presenter: Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor | This program covers types of non-criminal searches, including what they are, what you need to know, and common challenges around them. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.

January 14, 2021

Education Verification in United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Shania Shoukat, ITGS Group | This program explores the various types of education verification in the UAE.

August 6, 2020

Credit History Searches Canada - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Lia Chan, First Advantage | This program explores the various different Credit History Searches in Canada.

June 29, 2020

Criminal Records Pakistan - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Shania Shoukat, ITGS Group | This program explores Criminal Records in Pakistan and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by Owens OnLine

June 10, 2020

2020 PBSA New Member Orientation

Presenters: Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions; Melissa Sorenson, PBSA | PBSA recording of new member orientation.

June 5, 2020

Driver Checks Canada - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Lia Chan, First Advantage | This program explores Driver Checks in Canada and the laws surrounding them.

February 26, 2020

Legal Issues Screening in South Africa

Track: International | Presenter: Jenny Reid, IFACTS | This program provided an overview into Legal Issues to be aware of when screening in South Africa. | Sponsored by Owens Online.

August 12, 2019

Philippines Checks Education & Employment - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Kannan Chettiar | This program explores Education and Employment Checks in the Philippines.|

February 4, 2019

Criminal Records in United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Sana Memone, CRI Group, Inc. | This program explores criminal records in the United Arab Emirates and the laws surrounding them.

August 15, 2018

Employment Verifications in Pakistan - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Anab Gul, Corporate Research and Investigations Pvt. Ltd | This program explores employment investigations in Pakistan and the laws surrounding them.

July 11, 2018

Education Verifications in Pakistan - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Shania Shoukat, Ingenioustribe Global Solutions Private Ltd. | This program explores Education Verifications in Pakistan and the laws surrounding them.

June 6, 2018

Education and Employment Verifications in Taiwan - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Alan Siu, RISQ Group | This program explores Education and Employment Verifications in Taiwan and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

May 9, 2018

Education and Employment Verifications in Singapore - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Alan Siu, RISQ Group | This program explores Education and Employment Verifications in Singapore and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

April 11, 2018

Verifications & References in Canada - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Rhonda Fairweather, First Advantage | This program explores verifications in Canada and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

March 13, 2018

Education and Employment Verifications in Hong Kong - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Alan Siu, RISQ Group | This program explores Education and Employment Verifications in Hong Kong and its surrounding laws.

February 14, 2018

Criminal Records in South Africa - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Jenny Reid, iFacts Pty. Ltd. | This program explores Criminal Records in South Africa and the laws surrounding them.

November 14, 2017

Employment Verifications in India - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Nipa Modi, SeCUR Credentials Ltd. | This program explores Employment Verifications in India and the laws surrounding them.

October 26, 2017

Education Verifications in India - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Sachin Aggarwal, AMS Inform | This program explores Education Verifications in India and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

September 28, 2017

Criminal Records in Mexico - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: David Robillard, MultiLatin | This program explores Criminal Records in Mexico and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar sponsored by ClearStar, Inc.

July 5, 2017

Non-Criminal Checks in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenters: Tris Fenwick, J-Screen K.K.; Allan Matheson, Blue Umbrella; Kannan Chettiar, Avvans Pte Ltd. | This program explores Japanese, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan Criminal Records and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

April 25, 2017

Criminal Records in the U.S. - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenters: Bryan Snow and Vince Pascarella, Wholesale Screening Solutions | This program explores U.S. Criminal records and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

March 8, 2017

Criminal Records in Australia - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Summa McCosker, PeopleCheck Pty. Ltd. | This program explores Australia Criminal Records and the laws surrounding them.

November 10, 2016

Criminal Records in the Philippines - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenters: Summa McCosker and Leah Egginton, PeopleCheck Pty. Ltd. | This program explores criminal records in the Philippines, the NBI, court records and proprietary databases. | This webinar is sponsored by Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions, Ltd.

August 4, 2016

Criminal Records in India - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenter: Shraddha Deshpande, Implementation Consultant, Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions | This program explores criminal records in India and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar is sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com

March 30, 2016

Criminal Checks in Canada - Global Learning Center

Track: International | Presenters: Rhonda Fairweather, First Advantage Canada; Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions | This program explores criminal checks in Canada and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar is sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com.