PBSA Takeaways

PBSA or the Professional Backgrounds Screeners of America, formerly known as NAPBS held their annual conference virtually.

The themes from the conference were the increased need for a Global view of the industry. The hot topics were continuous criminal monitoring, cannabis/marijuana testing and social media screening.

 
PBSA is focused on raising the level of the background screening professional through training, advocacy and partnerships.

Guidance from the EEOC on the use of arrest records that come from a criminal monitoring service. 

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-consideration-arrest-and-conviction-records-employment-decisions