Background Checks Unmasked: Navigating Identifier Removal in Public Records
3 key learnings:
1. Understanding Federal vs. State Court Searches - Learn the differences in handling and accessing records at federal and state levels, and what employers need to know to stay compliant.
2. Balancing Public Information and Privacy - Discuss the ethical and legal implications of identifier removal, and how to navigate this balance in your background check processes.
3. Navigating Delays and Identifiers Removed from Public Records - Learn about the specific identifiers that are affected, the expected delays in processing, and how these changes impact your hiring timelines and strategies.
Drug Use Trends in the Workforce: Quest Diagnostics Insights
Presented by Quest Diagnostics
Presented by Quest Diagnostics
The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing IndexTM reveals insights into patterns of drug use among the American workforce. It has examined positivity rates for workplace drugs tested by the company on behalf of employers since 1988. Quest Diagnostics publishes these findings as a public service for government, employers, policymakers, and the general public.
Topics include:
- Annual overall positivity rate
- Positivity by drug type (including marijuana)
- Practical applications of the data
- Trends in drug testing
- Regional drug use trends
- Industry-specific data.
Cannabis Reclassified: Understanding DEA's Proposed Changes, Faye Caldwell
The Drug Enforcement Agency has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reschedule cannabis. What are the consequences of rescheduling, both intended and unintended? Faye Caldwell will explore possible outcomes and what action you can take.
Key Learnings:
- What would the implementation of marijuana rescheduling mean for workforce marijuana testing?
- Practical changes if marijuana is rescheduled
- How can I make my viewpoint known?
Understanding Fentanyl: Impact and Implications in the Workplace
The presentation will give current updates on fentanyl use in the US, focusing on workplace testing statistics. The prevalence of fentanyl, as well as the different fentanyl compounds, will be discussed.
Key Learnings:
- Current fentanyl use data
- Types of fentanyl seen in the US
- Fentanyl pharmacology
3 Critical Steps for International Background Screening
Join Harm Voogt, Managing Director at Validata (a DISA Company), as he dives into critical components of an effective international program. This 15-minute webinar will tackle three of the most common challenges companies experience when managing their international background screening program and how to avoid them.
Validata is a PBSA-accredited provider of background screening and serves thousands of international and multinational clients, performing more than a quarter million screenings worldwide. Harm Voogt is an accomplished presenter, previously presenting at PBSA and PBSA Europe.
AI in Background Screening: Implications for Employers
Artificial intelligence has integrated into many aspects of our lives, including how we recruit, screen, and manage employees. This webinar will provide an overview of the various business uses of AI in employment, and will discuss some of the legislative and regulatory actions and policies that are emerging to address a variety of concerns.
Weed at Work: Clearing Through the Haze
With new medical and recreational marijuana laws spreading like wildfire, many employers are left wondering how their current hiring and drug testing practices may be affected. This webinar will review the state of marijuana laws and discuss the key areas that employers should focus on when it comes to staying compliant in an ever-evolving legal landscape.
Fentanyl Rising - How HR can address the ever growing threat
Fentanyl is on everyone's radar, but where did it come from? What is true, and what is a myth? We'll explore three misconceptions and clear some of the air about this increasingly frequent challenge for drug program administrators and business leaders.
Compliance Update: New California Criminal History Use Requirements
This webinar will delve into the recent changes to California's Fair Chance Act regulations, effective from October 1, 2023. Attendees can expect insights into key amendments impacting employers' practices in hiring and employment decisions related to criminal history.
Navigating Adverse Action Pursuant to the FCRA
The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) imposes several obligations on users of consumer reports that are procured for employment purposes, such as the requirement to engage in what is known as the “adverse action process.” Under this required process, employers must follow certain key steps prior to taking an adverse employment action against a consumer based either in whole or in part on the contents of a consumer report.
Gain a thorough understanding of the obligations under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for employers.
Learn the specific steps of the adverse action process in compliance with the FCRA.
Acquire practical strategies for ensuring FCRA compliance in your organization's employment practices.