Webinar Library
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- December 30, 2025
- 2025 12: ECRIS...Too Good to be True? (December Webinar)
- Track: International | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Is a ?European? criminal search a real thing? Can it be used for employment decision making? Does it have any impact with criminal searches outside of Europe? The answer to these questions, as always in the industry, can be complex. The goal of this session is to outline what ECRIS is and - more importantly ? what it is not. | Sponsor: Berg Consulting Group
- December 21, 2025
- 2025 12: ECRIS...Too Good to be True? (December Handout)
- Handout for ECRIS...Too Good to be True?
- December 8, 2025
- *2025 12: Workshop II - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Disclosures and Authorization Forms (December Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Get your forms in shape for 2026 with an interactive workshop which will help you understand the requirements, common mistakes, and how to protect your organization from a legal standpoint. This session will cover the current landscape as it relates to these forms, will make recommendations and discuss how to respond to customized requests, and will talk through tips for ensuring forms are litigation ready and documented effectively between the employer (end user) and Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). NOTE - this workshop is open to all members and will provide guidance for both CRAs and End Users alike. This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | Sponsor: Infinity Court Research & Retrieval
- December 7, 2025
- 2025 12: Workshop II - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Disclosures and Authorization Forms (December Handout)
- Handout for Workshop II - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Disclosures and Authorization Forms
- November 24, 2025
- 2025 11: When Public Records Aren't Public: An Update on Access Issues (November Webinar)
- Track: Legal Compliance | ABOUT THIS SESSION: The United States has a robust history of open public access to court records, but the rise of privacy concerns and the outsourcing of case management systems has threatened that historical access and, in turn, the screening industry. Some courts have denied public access to certain information in court records while other courts or their vendors provide access for a price. Learn the history of public access rights, the current threats to public access, and the practical and legal options for maintaining public access. | Sponsor: Berg Consulting Group
- November 23, 2025
- 2025 11: When Public Records Aren't Public: An Update on Access Issues (November Handout)
- Handout for When Public Records Aren't Public: An Update on Access Issues
- October 17, 2025
- *2025 10: Workshop I - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Pre/Adverse Action and Fair Chance Forms (October Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Get your forms in shape for 2026 with an interactive workshop which will help you understand the requirements, common mistakes, and how to protect your organization from a legal standpoint. This session will cover the current landscape as it relates to these forms, will make recommendations and discuss how to respond to customized requests, and will talk through tips for ensuring forms are litigation ready and documented effectively between the employer (end user) and Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). NOTE - this workshop is open to all members and will provide guidance for both CRAs and End Users alike. This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | Sponsor: Berg Consulting Group
- October 16, 2025
- 2025 10: Workshop I - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Pre/Adverse Action and Fair Chance Forms (October Handout)
- Handout for Workshop I - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Pre/Adverse Action and Fair Chance Forms (October Handout)
- September 26, 2025
- 2025 9: New Privacy Regulation of Consumer Data Flows in 2025 (September Webinar)
- Track: Business | ABOUT THIS SESSION: It?s been a busy 2025, so far for privacy regulation and enforcement of PBSA members? consumer data flows. California Consumer Privacy Act rules specify new obligations for consumer data brokers, automated decision-making technologies, and risk management frameworks. New Artificial Intelligence laws in states like Colorado, Maine, Texas, and Utah affect consequential decisions, including employment and tenancy eligibility, and obligate disclosures where consumers interact with bots and other AI tools. Key enforcement and litigation matters shed light on the compliance path for consumer data sale and sharing. Join our experienced attorneys for their latest discussion of what the new rules and litigation mean for PBSA members. | Sponsor: Berg Consulting Group
- September 25, 2025
- 2025 9: New Privacy Regulation of Consumer Data Flows in 2025 (September Handout)
- Handout for New Privacy Regulation of Consumer Data Flows in 2025
- September 10, 2025
- PBSA Europe & Africa Council - Innovation Insights - Social Media and Adverse Media Checks
- Webinar recording of PBSA Europe & Africa Council - Innovation Insights - Social Media and Adverse Media Checks
- August 25, 2025
- 2025 8: Navigating Emerging Laws in Drug Testing: A Strategic Opportunity for Background Screening Companies (August Webinar)
- Track: Drug Testing | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Explore the evolving landscape of drug testing compliance, focusing on federal and state laws, emerging technologies, and industry trends. As regulations shift, background screening companies can position drug testing as a valuable product offering. By mastering compliance, companies can enhance client trust, deliver superior service, and stay ahead of market demands. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, integrate drug testing into their services, and leverage emerging trends for competitive advantage and long-term success in the industry. | Sponsor Iqubed Advisors |
- August 24, 2025
- 2025 8: Navigating Emerging Laws in Drug Testing: A Strategic Opportunity for Background Screening Companies (August Handout)
- Handout for Navigating Emerging Laws in Drug Testing: A Strategic Opportunity for Background Screening Companies
- August 14, 2025
- US - Navigating Laws in Drug Testing Glossary ONLY
- Glossary section only from Drug Testing webinar.
- July 25, 2025
- * 2025 7: FCRA Crash Course - Part II (July Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Part 2 of the FCRA Crash Course will cover key FCRA requirements for reporting. The webinar will discuss how to apply FCRA time limits, match records to consumers, describe information accurately, and send S. 613 notices. Although the session will primarily focus on ?fundamentals,? it will include ?nuggets of wisdom? in each area for veteran industry-members. | SPONSOR: Berg Consulting Group | This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
- July 24, 2025
- 2025 7: FCRA Crash Course - Part II (July Handout)
- Handout for FCRA Crash Course - Part II (May Handout)
- July 15, 2025
- PBSA Europe & Africa Council - Innovation Insights - Global Criminal Checks
- PBSA Europe & Africa Council - Innovation Insights - Global Criminal Checks
- June 27, 2025
- 2025 6: Better Relationships, Better Everything... (June Webinar)
- Track: Other | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Networking doesn't have to be disingenuous or feel forced; we'll talk through connecting with others to see how you can TRULY help them. Well then Re-Imagine networking and relationship development as a dinner party. We'll strategize understanding your "why" to understand their "why". The new Networking is not simply a contest to see how many cards you can gather at an event, the new Networking is understanding yourself first in order to genuinely connect with others. You are your most valuable connection! | Aly Brooke, Hylaine | Sponsor: Berg Consulting
- June 26, 2025
- 2025 6: Better Relationships, Better Everything... (June Handout)
- Handout for Better Relationships, Better Everything...
- May 23, 2025
- *2025 5: FCRA Crash Course, Part 1 (May Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | ABOUT THIS SESSION: Part 1 of the FCRA Crash Course will cover key FCRA requirements for: the vetting of new clients, legal certifications, consent, adverse action, full file responses, and disputes. Although the session will primarily focus on ?fundamentals,? it will include some ?nuggets of wisdom? in each area for veteran industry-members. | SPONSOR: CRAzoom | This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
- May 22, 2025
- 2025 5: FCRA Crash Course, Part 1 (May Handout)
- Slide deck for FCRA Crash Course, Part 1
- May 11, 2025
- *2025 5: US CFPB Issues Withdrawal of Several Pieces of Guidance (May Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | We explore the latest developments and learn more about the CFPB's recent issue to withdraw several pieces of Guidance. On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed noted in the Federal Register that it is withdrawing 67 guidance documents spanning a wide array of policies dating back to 2011, including more than a dozen advisory opinions, bulletins, and circulars addressing the Fair Credit Reporting Act. | David Anthony and Cindy Hanson, Troutman Pepper Locke | This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
- May 12, 2025
- 2025 5: US CFPB Issues Withdrawal of Several Pieces of Guidance (May Handout)
- Slide deck for US CFPB Issues Withdrawal of Several Pieces of Guidance
- April 30, 2025
- 2025 4: Artificial Intelligence Developments Relevant to Background Screening (April Webinar)
- TRACK: Legal/Compliance I PRESENTERS: Rob Szyba, Pam Devata and Rachel See, Seyfarth Shaw LLC I ABOUT THIS SESSION: Federal and state lawmakers continue to propose varying approaches to regulating the use of artificial intelligence. What do changes in Washington, DC and actions being taken in state legislatures across the country mean for background screeners using AI. Our panel of Seyfarth lawyers will help background screeners understand this rapidly changing environment and what it means for their compliance obligations and their business processes. I SPONSOR: Berg Consulting Group
- April 29, 2025
- 2025 4: Artificial Intelligence Developments Relevant to Background Screening (April Handout)
- Slide deck for Artificial Intelligence Developments Relevant to Background Screening
- April 8, 2025
- PBSA Europe Webinar - Background Checks in Africa (Handout)
- Join Rita and Conrad from Seamfix to talk through the various types of checks available across Africa
- April 8, 2025
- PBSA Europe Webinar - Background Checks in Africa (Recording)
- Join Rita and Conrad from Seamfix to talk through the various types of checks available across Africa
- March 31, 2025
- PBSA 2025 Federal Fly-In Webinar
- PBSA 2025 Federal Advocacy Initiatives Prep Session; Presented by: Jamie Tucker, Akin Gump.
- March 19, 2025
- 2025 3: Screen, Train, Retain: Keep Employees Safe and compliant with Driver Risk Management (March Webinar)
- TRACK: Business I PRESENTERS: Jerry Baker and John Diana, SambaSafety I ABOUT THIS SESSION: SambaSafety?s webinar will focus on strategies and solutions that FCRA?s can offer employers to improve the screening, onboarding and post-hire management of their driving populations. The presentation will cover: Challenges employers face in today?s competitive hiring market, Strategies for expanding applicant pools, Importance of post-hire driver monitoring and training to keep drivers, How employers can leverage their driver safety policy as a retention tool and improve compliance. I SPONSOR: IQubed Advisors
- March 18, 2025
- 2025 3: Screen, Train, Retain: Keep Employees Safe and compliant with Driver Risk Management (March Handout)
- Slide Deck for Screen, Train, Retain: Keep Employees Safe and compliant with Driver Risk Management
- March 8, 2025
- * 2025 3: How To Effectively Manage FCRA Litigation (March Pop-Up Webinar)
- TRACK: Legal/Compliance I PRESENTER: Joseph Messer, Partner, Messer Strickler Burnette Ltd. I ABOUT THIS SESSION: Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuits are distracting, time-consuming and expensive for background screeners to defend. But there are actions background screeners can take to reduce defense costs and increase the likelihood of success. Learn the phases of the typical FCRA lawsuit, how to evaluate litigation risks, settlement strategies and insurance coverage considerations, and what you should expect from your defense counsel. Learn defense strategies which led to the successful outcome of many FCRA lawsuits against background screeners. I SPONSOR: Berg Consulting Group I This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
- March 7, 2025
- 2025 3: How To Effectively Manage FCRA Litigation (March Pop-Up Handout)
- Slide Deck for How To Effectively Manage FCRA Litigation
- February 24, 2025
- 2025 2: U.S. Clean Slate Laws: A Review (February Webinar)
- TRACK: Legal/Compliance I PRESENTER: John Drury and Robert Szyba, Partners, Seyfarth Shaw I ABOUT THIS SESSION: This session will be a review and follow up to the Annual Conference session on ?Clean slate? laws. How they operate to wipe the criminal record slate clean for individuals convicted of certain crimes and under certain circumstances. These laws have been passed in various jurisdictions, and legislation is pending in additional jurisdictions. This webinar will survey the various differences among these laws and also will discuss how these laws implicate compliance with following ?reasonable procedures? under the FCRA. This program also will discuss some of the new legal theories being advanced by the Plaintiffs? bar relating to ?clean slate? laws.. I SPONSOR: Berg Consulting Group
- February 23, 2025
- 2025 2: U.S. Clean Slate Laws: A Review (February Handout)
- Slide deck for U.S. Clean Slate Laws: A Review
- February 11, 2025
- PBSA Europe Webinar - The Role of Vetting in the Worker Protection Act and ECCTA (Handout)
- The Role of Vetting in the Worker Protection Act and ECCTA
- January 24, 2025
- 2025 1: 2025 State Legislative Affairs and Access Updates (January Webinar)
- TRACK: Legal/Compliance I PRESENTER: Rory Bogdon, State and Local Government Relations Director, PBSA I ABOUT THIS SESSION: In this session, we will dive into new and emerging trends from Clean Slate to how courts interact with AI and how you can be prepared. We will also share recent Access high and lowlights including states that will be moving online, and the continued redaction activity happening in California. I SPONSOR: IQubed Advisors
- January 23, 2025
- 2025 1: 2025 State Legislative Affairs and Access Updates (January Handout)
- Slide deck for 2025 State Legislative Affairs and Access Updates
- August 24, 2024
- * 2024 8: 2024 Top Compliance Tips for Avoiding Litigation (August Webinar)
- TRACK: Legal/compliance I PRESENTERS: Pam Devata and John Drury, Seyfarth Shaw I ABOUT THIS SESSION: There is a greater likelihood of avoiding future FCRA litigation through understanding your compliance in the present. This presentation will walk through some of the most common types of errors or processes that lead to lawsuits. We will analyze how to best mitigate against those errors through stronger compliance efforts. By adopting and maintaining robust procedures, you can better prevent the error that may lead to a lawsuit from even occurring and allow for better defense arguments if/when you get sued. I SPONSOR: Berg Consulting Group I This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
- August 23, 2024
- 2024 8: 2024 Top Compliance Tips for Avoiding Litigation (Webinar Handout)
- Slide deck for 2024 Top Compliance Tips for Avoiding Litigation
- December 7, 2023
- 23IC_Emerging Regulations Governing AI (Presentation Handout)
- Slide Deck for Emerging Regulations Governing AI
- May 30, 2023
- Free Webinar- Back to Basics- Background Screening Introduction
- This program explores background screening at an introductory level, covering what is background and history of screening in the United States as well as other fundamentals facts of the profession
- August 23, 2021
- PBSA - France - w_disclaimer
- PBSA - France - w_disclaimer
- January 6, 2021
- Europe Podcast - The Netherlands
- PBSA Europe Podcast - The Netherlands
- September 16, 2020
- PBSA Romania Podcast
- Europe Council Podcast - Romania
- June 10, 2020
- 2020 PBSA New Member Orientation
- Presenters: Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions; Melissa Sorenson, PBSA | PBSA recording of new member orientation.
- April 14, 2020
- French Background Screening Podcast
- Recorded 23/3/2020
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*Designated webinars (live and recordings) qualify for Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for FCRA Core Recertification.
