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- July 30, 2021
- When is a swede not a Swede? An Introduction to International Screening Terms.
- Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global and Nancy Byrne, iCOVER | International screening has its own language. This webinar will review some common terms from international screening that may not be well known. Have you ever wondered what a "Certificate" was? Or what a "DPA" is, Join us to find out. At the end of the session, we will open it up for questions from the audience. If you have international screening terms that are puzzling you, add them in the PBSA Community. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group
- 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.
- June 24, 2021
- HUD Guidance and the Steps Background Screeners Can Take to Reduce FHA Liability
- Track: Tenant Screening | Presenter: Joseph S. Messer, Messer Strickler LTD | In 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Guidance on the Application of Fair Housing Act (FHA) Standards to the Use Criminal Records. The Guidance states that landlords who uniformly deny housing to prospective tenants based on criminal histories discriminate against African Americans and Hispanics in violation of the FHA. The Guidance states that landlords cannot impose blanket restrictions against criminal convictions in the application process but must consider each conviction on a case-by-case basis factoring in information outside of the criminal record. At least one Federal District Court has held that background screeners can be liable under the FHA and have a duty not to sell products which could unwittingly cause its customers to violate the FHA. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director nominee Rohit Chopra agrees, so the CFPB will likely regulate background screeners accordingly. Attend this webinar to learn the requirements of the HUD Guidance and steps you can take to reduce FHA liability when providing background screening for housing providers. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- May 27, 2021
- Dropping Marijuana From Your Panel and Adding a Tool to Test for Recent Use
- Track: Drug Screening | Presenter: Nina M. French, Hound Labs Inc. | As marijuana legalization continues to spread, employers are left wondering whether they can or should continue testing for marijuana. The simple answer is YES, but the new rules require new tools. Fortunately, there are now solutions and programs that make fair marijuana testing possible. Dropping cannabis from testing panels ignores the cost and consequences that are inevitable with the wide availability of one of the most used drugs in the United States. Since the first states legalized recreational marijuana use nearly a decade ago, some employers are considering taking this drastic measure because existing tools cannot distinguish between past use and use immediately before or during work and, therefore, might be required to fire an employee simply for legally and responsibly using cannabis. CRAs and TPAs, too, have struggled to provide a solution and in some cases have failed to understand the complexities that legalization causes. Marijuana testing technology paired with innovative continuous monitoring solutions provide a needed remedy for the dilemma of maintaining safety through continuing to test for marijuana while also being fair to employees who can now legally use cannabis. This session will review recent use versus past use, windows of cannabis detection, existing and new cannabis testing methodologies, and a modern approach to pre-employment testing for marijuana. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- April 30, 2021
- Could Have Known? Should Have Known! The perils of negligence in the era of monitoring.
- Track: Business | Presenters: Vince Pascarella, Wholesale Screening Solutions Jon Groussman, Lowers Risk Group | Remember when the first big negligent hiring cases caused background screening to become a "must-have" for employers? Does the same concept apply to continuous monitoring of court and arrest records - if you could have known, you should have known? Is looking backward no longer enough when you can monitor in near real-time? We will discuss published negligent retention cases and settled negligent retention cases the presenters have had direct contact with. These cases share a very negative impact on an organization's brand, people, and profits.| This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- April 2, 2021
- UK Criminal Record Checking Industry Updates Session Two: Filtering & Disclosure Periods across the UK
- Track: International | Presenters: Keith Rosser, Reed Specialist Recruitment; Jack Mellor, Personnel Checks; Tom Clarke, Access Northern Ireland; Dominic Headley, Dominic Headley & Associates | The Criminal Records Trade Body (CRTB) are pleased to be hosting the second in a series of events aimed at providing insightful updates on the Criminal Record Checking industry in the UK. The event will shine a light on Criminal Record Checking (CRC) throughout the UK and will feature the General Manager of Access Northern Ireland, Tom Clarke, and Director at Dominic Headley & Associates, Dominic Headley. The core theme for this event is to update the CRC Industry on current trends facing the industry as well as more information on the work of Access Northern Ireland. Key elements include: An introduction to Access Northern Ireland. Future plans for Northern Ireland, including the NI Government's recent consultation and an overview of recent changes to filtering & disclosure periods across the UK. In addition to this, we will provide attendees with an overview of the positive work the CRTB are carrying out in collaboration with all UK CRC Agencies to further the UK's safeguarding agenda.
- March 26, 2021
- An Outside Perspective on the Challenges our Criminal Provider Partners Face
- Track: Business | Presenters: Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor and Kevin Horval, IntelliCorp Records | Join us as we take a moment to look from the outside in at the challenges our partners face. We all know that criminal records providers are critical to our profession. As a critical component to the process and our services, we're taking a look at some of the challenges criminal providers encounter. Everything from client requests to navigating the inconsistent and ever-changing courts is on the table! | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- 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 22, 2021
- January 2021 State Government Relations Update
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Brent Smoyer, PBSA State Government Relations & Grassroots Director | Join Brent Smoyer for a 2021 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.
- 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.
- December 16, 2020
- Drug Testing Challenges, Changes, & Choices in Uncertain Times
- Track: Drug Screening | Presenter: Tom Fulmer, National Drug Screening, Inc. | In this webinar, you will gain insight into challenges you and your clients may be facing due the COVID pandemic including employees returning to work or dealing with remote employees. It will also address changes that you may choose to make to your drug testing program such as the use of oral fluid or hair testing or the substances included in your testing panel. And finally, it will cover choices that you will face in the coming year due to legal issues, regulations, or societal pressures.
- December 3, 2020
- UK Criminal Record Checking Industry Update | Session 1: The Disclosure & Barring Service
- Track: International | Presenters: Keith Rosser, Reed Specialist Recruitment; Wayne McBean, Atlantic Data Ltd; Ian Johnston, The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS); Jack Mellor, Personnel Checks; Hedley Clark, Credence Background Screening Limited | The PBSA Criminal Records Trade Body (CRTB) are pleased to be hosting a series of live webinars aimed at providing insightful updates on the Criminal Record Checking (CRC) industry in the UK. The first of these industry updates will shine a light on Criminal Record Checking in England and Wales and will feature Executive Director for Disclosure at The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), Ian Johnston. The core theme of this webinar is to update the CRC industry on the most important matters facing our industry today. This includes: How the DBS processes have changed in response to Covid-19, Upcoming legislative changes, An overview of the DBS' recently published 5-year strategy. In addition to this, we will provide attendees with an overview of the positive work the CRTB are carrying out in collaboration with all UK CRC Agencies to further the UK's safeguarding agenda. Future webinars in this series will focus on the work being done with Disclosure Scotland (DS) & Access Northern Ireland (ANI) respectively.
- November 18, 2020
- Don't Shoot The Messenger: The Ins and Outs of Reporting Pre and Post-Trial Diversions And Other Quasi-Convictions
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Scott Paler, DeWitt LLP | Few reporting issues confound experienced background screening compliance and operations departments more than pre- and post- trial diversions, adjudications withheld, deferred adjudications, and other similar criminal matters. They seem to fall "in between" convictions and dismissals, making it difficult to know how to treat them. Not surprisingly, each CRA is well advised to carefully consider its reporting strategy. This webinar led by attorney and frequent PBSA presenter Scott Paler will help CRAs to understand and assess various possible reporting approaches. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- October 28, 2020
- Tenant Screening Common Practices: Navigating the Evolving "Fair Chance" Landscape
- Track: Tenant Screening/Compliance | Presenter: Jennifer Mora, Seyfarth Shaw LLP | As the landlord-tenant industry becomes increasingly regulated, it can be difficult to navigate the tenant screening process. This webinar will discuss key laws currently impacting tenant screening, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, tenant screening and "fair chance" laws recently enacted at the state and local level, what the future holds, and common practices for educating clients and staying complaint. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- October 7, 2020
- GDPR vs. FCRA: Where They Align, Where They Conflict, and How to Walk the Line
- Track: International | Presenter: Mark Sward, Sterling | The General Data Protection Regulation has been in effect in Europe for two years. In that time, plenty of new regulatory guidance and court decisions have come out, and companies have refined their approach to compliance. CRAs that process data subject to the GDPR need to understand the basics of the law, but must also balance those requirements against their FCRA obligations. This session will explore how the two laws compare and how a U.S. CRA can approach compliance on both sides of the Atlantic.
- September 23, 2020
- Tenant Screening Update: Solving for 2020's Key Compliance and User Concerns
- Track: Tenant Screening | Presenter: Jay Harris, Harris Crystal Advisors | Recent new compliance obligations and media attention to tenant screening have several implications for product development and user engagement. Criminal screening ordinances, for example, require local disclosures and limit the reporting of certain records during criminal screening. COVID-19 and the CARES Act continue to affect the reporting of rent payment information and public records used in tenant screening. And case law, FTC/CFPB hearings, and media coverage in the New York Times and elsewhere bring a continued focus to accuracy in public records reporting and the role of the user vs. CRA/reseller in tenant screening. Join this discussion with an experienced industry leader to better understand - and anticipate - obligations and expectations for tenant screening providers and their clients. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- September 22, 2020
- Global- General Background Screening Accreditation
- APAC Session: Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions Inc. | The session will provide an overview of the upcoming release of our first expansion to the Accreditation program. The new Standard is designed to address screening outside of the US and will follow much the same process as our existing policies and procedures. Accreditation is becoming a base requirement in many RFPs and demonstrates an organization's commitment to professionalism, continuous improvement, business standards and compliance. This program has been in development for over three years and we expect to have it available for beta testing in early 2021. | Presented at the 2020 Annual Conference.
- August 19, 2020
- From Boring to Brilliant! How To Create Captivating, Engaging Presentations
- Track: Business | Presenters: Nick Fishman, Fishman Group Consulting; Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor | Why are some presentations enjoyable, informing and effective, while others seem like a boring college lecture? Presenting is performing, and Nick Fishman and Kevin Bachman will show you how to create engaging, appealing sessions. As more presentations go virtual in today's business environment, attendees will learn how to craft content that captures the audience without creating the dreaded "zombie listeners."
- 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 5, 2020
- Full File Disclosure Requests and Reinvestigations and Related Litigation
- Track: Compliance | Presenters: Megan Poitevint Mitchell, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP; Henry Chalmers, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | Full File Disclosure Requests and Reinvestigations and Related Litigation, which would discuss the basic processes under the FCRA, give a general overview of the lawsuit process, and share any updates in the case law.
- 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.
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