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- May 1, 2020
- Sure You Can Fling The Data Out of the EU but How Can you Do it Legally?
- Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global; Mark Sward, Sterling Talent Solutions; Kevin Coy, Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP | Part of the Special Webinar Series | This panel presentation will discuss three views of data transfer across country borders: The CRA, The Reseller, The Attorney. Representatives from each group will talk about the different ways to legally transfer data between countries, including the limited options available from the European Union. | This webinar is sponsored by TransUnion.
- May 27, 2020
- Upgrading Personnel Practices to Enhance Compliance
- Track: Legal Compliance, Business | Presenters: William Simmons, Littler Mendelson; Chad Kaldor, Littler Mendelson | This webinar, led by Bill Simmons and Chad Kaldor of Littler, will discuss personnel management ideas that can help CRAs ensure that their well-planned compliance practices are executed as intended by team members. Bill and Chad will cover how documented training, performance reviews, performance feedback, and disciplinary counseling go hand-in-hand with demonstrating a robust approach to FCRA compliance to regulators and defeating liability claims brought by consumers, as well as to make a stronger, better, and more agile company. | Participants will learn common practices for how to emphasize their compliance story throughout the employee life-cycle in: Creating job descriptions, New hire onboarding, Employee training, Employee performance management and disciplinary counseling. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- May 8, 2020
- Tell Me Something Good (for Goodness Sake)
- Presenter: Pamela Q. Devata, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP | Part of the Special Webinar Series | With the world changing daily around us, it may be hard to remember blocking and tackling techniques to keep your business safe. Class actions are filed daily against CRAs, furnishers and data providers. The FTC and CFPB have never been more active. What are you to do? Learn about compliance and litigation trends and simple steps that can keep you out of the fray from long-time industry trusted advisor, Pam Devata. This program qualifies for 1 FCRA Basic Renewal PDC credit. | This webinar is sponsored by The CRA Doctor
- May 15, 2020
- Whoooooo Are You? A review of different ID Verification & Validation Options
- Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global; Andy Hellman, Accurate Background | Part of the Special Webinar Series | A person's identification is critical in conducting an accurate background check, both for the data subject and the requestor. Without the proper identifiers, the entire background check can be invalid. This session will explore the different types of ID checks commonly conducted around the world for background screening purposes. We will review the US Social Security Number Trace, document validation programs, and ID source verifications, among other screening resources. This session is a great introduction to this topic for screeners and end-users alike. | This webinar is sponsored by TransUnion.
- April 24, 2020
- The 7 Most Important Background Screening Lawsuits In 2019 And The Fresh Insights To Be Gained
- Presenter: Scott Paler, Dewitt LLP | Part of the Special Webinar Series. | Every year CRAs hear about the many cases that have been filed and litigated. Most CRAs, however, are left to wonder which cases actually warrant changes to their policies, procedures, and risk management plans. This session--led by attorney and frequent PBSA presenter Scott Paler--will highlight the most important case developments in the last year and (even more significantly) what changes CRAs might reasonably consider in their wake. This program qualifies for 1 FCRA Basic Renewal PDC credit. | This Webinar is sponsored by Affirm.
- April 29, 2020
- Background Checks in the Age of Legal Marijuana
- Track: Legal Compliance and Drug Screening | Presenters: Erin Novak, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker and Rhoads, LLP and Kelly Huff Montgomery, McCracken, Walker and Rhoads, LLP | Most states have legalized medicinal and/or recreational marijuana use, have your procedures kept up with the changing laws? And what services are you providing to your cannabis marijuana clients? This webinar will provide helpful considerations when preparing consumer reports in green jurisdictions and service suggestions for selling reports to your clients in the marijuana and cannabis industries. Topics include what jurisdictions permit medical or recreational marijuana, things to consider when reporting marijuana crimes, and potential procedures for selling reporting to cannabis marijuana clients.| This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- April 23, 2020
- PBSA State of The Union and U.S. Legislative Update
- Presenters: Bon Idziak, Accurate Background; Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions Inc.; Melissa Sorenson, PBSA Executive Director; Brent Smoyer, Smoyer Government Affairs; Jamie Tucker, Akin Gump| Part of the Special Webinar Series. | An update from the PBSA Chair of the Board, Chair Elect and PBSA contracted partners, Akin Gump and Smoyer Government Affairs, to include current legislative activity affecting the industry at both the federal and state levels. Walk away with an understanding of the current legislative landscape that impacts your business. This is a session you cannot afford to miss.| This Webinar is sponsored by Affirm.
- April 9, 2020
- COVID-19 in the Screening Industry Q&A Part 2
- Presenters: David Anthony, Troutman Sanders, Esther McDonald, Seyfarth Shaw, Scott Paler, Dewitt | Part of the Special Webinar Series. | There are a lot of questions PBSA members have about their business in the current environment. This Webinar brings some of the top attorneys in the field together to answer your questions. In the final part of a two part series, this Webinar will provide information and insight that you are looking for to support your business during this time. | This webinar is sponsored by Transunion.
- April 3, 2020
- COVID-19 in the Screening Industry Q&A Part I
- Presenters: Pamela Q. Devata, Syefarth Shaw; Ronald Raether, Troutman Sanders; Rebecca Kuehn, Hudson Cook; | Moderated by Melissa Sorenson, PBSA Executive Director | Part of the Special Webinar Series. | There are a lot of questions PBSA members have about their business in the current environment. This Webinar brings some of the top attorneys in the field together to answer your questions. Part 1 of a 2 part series, this Webinar will provide information and insight that you are looking for to support your business during this time. | This Webinar is sponsored by Affirm.
- March 27, 2020
- The Future of Workplace Drug Testing
- Track: Drug Testing | Presenter: Nina French, Hound Labs | Pre-Employment testing likely represents 80% of the testing your CRA performs. Can you afford for it to go away? As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, state laws are challenging an employer's rights to perform pre-employment drug testing. Ban-the-Box changed background screening for employers and similarly, the rules changing for drug screening. This session will address the cause of the change and discuss the different courses that the path of change can take as well as new thought leadership on the change to workplace drug testing as a whole and how CRAs can be prepared. | (If applicable) This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group. |
- March 13, 2020
- Challenges of Screening Across North America - What Employers Need to Consider
- Track: International | Presenters: David Robillard, MultiLatin Background Screening; William Barry Nixon, PreemploymentDirectory.com; Marty Britton, Britton Management Profiles, Inc.; Traci Ivester, ClearStar Inc. | Today, many multinationals have interconnected operations across North America and may recruit for talent in any one of the countries whether it be the U.S., Canada or Mexico. Employers need to consider how different laws and regulations affect their ability to effectively screen applicants across borders and comply with relevant state/provincial and federal laws. The panel will use a comparative study of an applicant to illustrate differences across the 3 countries. | This webinar is sponsored by Owens OnLine.
- February 28, 2020
- Psst Your Adverse Action Process Is Springing A Leak.
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Scott Paler, DeWitt LLP | Few areas in the background screening space are evolving more quickly than adverse action requirements in the employment context. This webinar presented by attorney and frequent PBSA speaker Scott Paler will detail how "Fair Chance Act" and "Ban the Box" laws are impacting the adverse action process. It will also tackle the toughest questions CRAs are asking in this changing environment. Should CRAs still offer adverse action letter samples and, if so, how? If CRAs are going to offer adverse action facilitation to clients, what types of contractual provisions should they consider? How should CRAs help clients to manage the adverse action process in particularly challenging locations like New York and Los Angeles? Is insurance likely to come to the rescue if a CRA is sued in an adverse action case? | This webinar sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- 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.
- February 14, 2020
- Got A Lot of Business? Don't Lose It!
- Track: Business | Presenter: Bruce Berg | The background screening business is booming. Low unemployment means employers are pressured to hire the best candidates fast and CRAs must work to turn around background checks faster than ever. While operations, sales, legal, customer service, and finance are working hard to please clients what is your business doing to keep all the stakeholders happy? How will your business continue to drive growth? Don't risk losing business. This webinar will address ways that your business can maintain stamina, growth, operations efficiency, profitability and sales pipeline during the period of growth. Understand your stakeholders and whether you are delivering what they expect. Understand critical goals for your business departments. Understand and manage supplier relationships. Three steps each department must take to keep clients happy and allow for continued growth. Outline a future plan for the business. | This webinar is sponsored by Owens Online.
- January 24, 2020
- State Government Relations Update (January 2020)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Brent Smoyer, PBSA State Government Relations & Grassroots Director | Join Brent Smoyer for a 2020 legislative overview. The program will provide a primer on the legislative process, and an overview of what we've seen and expect to see in legislation important to PBSA members. | This webinar sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- December 11, 2019
- Automation Domination - Web-Extraction and The Scalability for Driving Down Costs
- Track: Business | Presenter: Nick Kelland, SJV Data Solutions | Technology dominates our world and has become a pillar of innovation and change for the Screening Industry. This webinar explores how Web-Extraction has evolved over the years, where the industry stands today with Automation, and what the future holds as more technology replaces the need for human layered research. Screen Scraping? Automation Combined with Court Runner Access? Artificial Intelligence? This session will touch on each of these and discuss how each relate to our business. | This webinar sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- November 22, 2019
- Are You Ready for the FMCSA Clearinghouse?
- Track: Drug Testing | Presenters: Melissa Sabus, i3screen; Shawn O'Neil, FSSolutions | This highly anticipated regulation will modify how employers conduct background checks on their CDL drivers for prior drug and alcohol testing violations. Effective January 6, 2020, employers with employees covered by DOT/FMCSA regulations will be required, in addition to the current background check process, to also query the FMCSA Clearinghouse and request violation records. The Clearinghouse will replace the current background check process for prior drug and alcohol violations starting in January 2023. Are you ready? Whether you are new to DOT drug and alcohol testing or a seasoned professional, this webinar will provide you will the relevant information you need to know: Overview of DOT/FMCSA drug & alcohol testing regulations.What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse? How does this regulation impact CRAs? Does this affect my customers? What is the implementation timeline? | This webinar sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- November 1, 2019
- New York State of Mind: What End Users and CRAs Need to Know About Navigating Background Checks in New York State and City
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Courtney Stieber, Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Beyond federal law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, state and local laws in New York and New York City create a variety of specialized requirements for employers seeking to hire and make employment decisions. Please join us for an informative webinar focused on the various requirements of New York's Ban the Box legislation, from advertisements for open positions to the interview process, mandatory disclosures and notice requirements, background checks and individualized assessments, and mandatory procedures in advance of taking adverse action. The discussion will include: Criminal Background Checks and Local "Ban-the-Box" Laws,Pre-employment Credit History Checks,Disclosure and Authorizations Forms, Background Check Scoring and Adjudication as well as Pre-Adverse Action and Adverse Action Process. | This webinar sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- October 24, 2019
- Fine, You Win! Let's Talk Some More About California.
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Scott Paler, DeWitt LLP | For most CRAs, California is still sort of the "Boogeyman." It has detailed background screening laws, a scary set of potential damages, a pro-plaintiff environment, and a lawsuit-happy culture. Notwithstanding the industry's anxiety about California, many CRAs do not know where to start to address California-related compliance concerns or lower the associated risk. Originally presented at the NAPBS 2019 Mid-Year Conference, Scott continues to explore the latest in California law and compliance related issues. He will continue to examine California law in detail, try to make sense of the sometimes conflicting laws, and identify a variety of tips for CRAs to consider in the upcoming years. This webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- September 27, 2019
- Managing Your Forms I9
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Dave Basham, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security | Ever wonder if your Forms I-9 are ready for an audit? Squash those concerns by attending this session as we dive deep into the Form I-9 and processes that include: what address a new hire can enter if they have no permanent home, if the date entered has to be the format shown on the form and many others. Finally, you receive a host of resources that can assist in your employment eligibility verification process. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- August 30, 2019
- International Screening 101
- Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global LLC; Andy Hellman, Accurate Background | Increasingly screening companies are required to provide services to and from countries outside their local borders. This international screening can be complex. Join us for an introduction to global screening. We will cover the basics from the different types of background checks to cultural issues and operations hints. | This webinar is sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com.
- 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.|
- July 29, 2019
- Spokeo: A Deeper Look for Legal, Procedural and Strategy Issues of Interest
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenters: David Anthony, Troutman Sanders LLP; Cindy Hanson, Troutman Sanders LLP; | Plenty of discussion on the purely legal issues have been raised in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins (e.g., whether consumers who claim a technical violation of consumer protection statutes satisfy the standing requirement of Article III). The case history is quite interesting and covers a wide landscape at the District Court of Appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal (on more than one occasion) and the United States Supreme Court. Even the way the case was settled was interesting. In this advanced level program, we discuss legal, procedural and strategy issues of interest to NAPBS Members. We explore the Spokeo case not from the perspective of the primary legal issue in the case, but rather the litigation choices that were made by the parties in the case, including the dispositive motions, appeals (and amicus briefs), and ultimate settlement of the matter. We break down some of those decisions in terms their strategic nature with an understanding that each case presents these types of decisions that can impact the litigation and settlement.
- June 27, 2019
- Problem Drug Testing Situations That Your Clients May Contact You for Solutions
- Track: Drug Testing | Presenter: Tom Fulmer, National Drug Screening | There are many aspects to drug testing such as the collection process, shipping to the lab, specimen testing and confirmation, and MRO Review. When these all run smoothly, it all seems so simple. At others times though, complication can arise and if not handled properly can lead challenges and even legal liability. In this program, Tom Fulmer discusses some of the problems that may arise in the drug testing process and how to properly respond to and resolve these issues. We will also address handling employer inquires and requests that may lead to trouble if handled improperly.
- 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.
- September 27, 2016
- Criminal Records in the UK - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenters: Stephanie Webster and Matt Field, Credence Background Screening | This program explores criminal record checks in the UK and the laws surrounding them. Detail is provided on the most common checks carried out and differences between the regions (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). The ordering process is explained and a major change coming up for basic criminal record checks in England & Wales is highlighted. | 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.
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