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August 29, 2023
2023 08: The Value of Volunteering (August Webinar)
TRACK: Other I PRESENTERS: Andy Hellman, Mark Sward, Chetan Desai, Laura Rosianu I IN THIS SESSION: The PBSA depends on volunteer efforts, and some of the best work by our association is done or led by volunteers. Volunteer efforts are a two-way street: volunteers both contribute to the greater good and gain from their contributions through learning and experience they would not otherwise get. The current chairs of each regional chapter of the PBSA will come together to discuss their own volunteering, both in terms of their most valuable contributions as well as what they have taken away from their experience and will share their thoughts on how best to bring volunteers in and keep them engaged to ensure the ongoing success of both the association and the volunteers themselves. I SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian
August 28, 2023
2023 08: The Value of Volunteering (Webinar Handout)
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July 28, 2023
2023 07: Public Records Access in the California Courts: The Latest Developments and What They Mean for All PBSA Members (July Webinar)
TRACK: Legal/Compliance l PRESENTERS: Cindy Hanson and Elizabeth Holt Andrews l IN THIS SESSION: Troutman Pepper, a national law firm with a significant depth of experience in the background screening industry, has been partnering with PBSA on the ground in California to help members cope with the unprecedented crisis in public records access prompted by the appellate decision All of Us or None v. Hamrick in May 2021 and its aftermath. Come hear two attorneys from Troutman provide PBSA members with an update on the current legal landscape in California and its implications for other jurisdictions across the country. l SPONSORED BY: Infinity Court
July 27, 2023
2023 07: Public Records Access in the California Courts: The Latest Developments and What They Mean for All PBSA Members (Webinar Handout)
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June 26, 2023
2023 06: Tenant Screening 301: Mid-Year Conference Follow-Up (June Webinar)
TRACK: Tenant Screening I PRESENTER: Jay Harris I IN THIS SESSION: Tenant screening professionals will hear about new state laws and federal regulatory activities from CFPB, FTC, HUD and other agencies since the Mid-Year Conference and what these developments mean for business and compliance planning by screening vendors and users. Among the topics discussed: "Junk Fees," Portable Tenant Screening Reports, Scores and Algorithms, Criminal Screening, Clean Slate/Public Record Suppression, and more. I This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate; Professional Development Credits (PDCs) I SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian
June 25, 2023
2023 06: Tenant Screening 301: Mid-Year Conference Follow-Up (Webinar Handout)
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June 13, 2023
2023 06: Testing For Marijuana Impairment: Complicated Issue with Some Simple Solutions (June Webinar)
TRACK: Drug Screening I PRESENTER: Jo McGuire I IN THIS SESSION: As legal marijuana trends to a cultural norm across the U.S. and Canada, many employers are removing THC from the drug test panel in hopes of an imminent impairment test that will simplify the decision-making process. But the impairment test never quite seems to materialize. Perhaps we are complicating the issue, looking in the wrong direction and getting distracted from what is right in front of us. Jo McGuire will explain how to get back to basics with an eye toward useful tools that are changing the impairment landscape.
June 8, 2023
2023 06: Testing For Marijuana Impairment: Complicated Issue with Some Simple Solutions (Webinar handout)
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April 28, 2023
2023 04: Effective Use of Experts in Screening Actions (April Webinar)
TRACK: Tenant Screening I PRESENTERS: Dave Gettings, Tim St George and Jessica Lohr I IN THIS SESSION: Screening cases require a company to marshal many different forms of proof. This evidence can come from the parties themselves ? whether it is information on the screening company's internal procedures, information on the substance of the report at issue, or information on the damages. Sometimes evidence is not enough for a screening company to tell the story of the case. We will discuss leveraging experts in screening litigation, including some "out-of-the box" uses that may not be readily-apparent, but can prove extremely effective. I SPONSORED BY: TazWorks by Meridian
April 27, 2023
2023 04: Effective Use of Experts in Screening Actions (Webinar handout)
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March 28, 2023
2023 03:Verifying Federal Record (Webinar Handout)
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March 28, 2023
2023 03:Verifying Federal Record(March Webinar)
Track: Business ABOUT THIS SESSION: In this webinar, the US Industry Practices Committee will walk through the basics of navigating federal records held in the Public Access Court Electronics Records system, better known as PACER, and share several tips for narrowing searches where search parameters are limited. I This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate; Professional Development Credits (PDCs) I Sponsored by Tazworks.
February 27, 2023
2023 02: Introduction to Global Screening (February Webinar)
Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global; Andy Hellman, REALi Data Solutions, LLC | IN THIS SESSION: While some markets such as the US, are saturated for background screening, there is a lot of opportunity globally. With a recession looking on everyone's minds, global screening can also help diversify revenue streams. This presentation will cover the basics of how companies can begin to offer global screening services or improve what they already do.
February 24, 2023
2023 02: Introduction to Global Screening (February Webinar Handout)
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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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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.
August 6, 2020
Credit History Searches Canada - Handout - Global Learning Center
Handout for Global Learning Center: 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
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

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