The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) offers employers significant savings, up to $9,600 per eligible hire. Many companies understand the value of this federal tax incentive. Where they run into trouble is managing the timing requirements that determine whether credits can be claimed.
We work with employers who hire from eligible ... Read More
Ashley McManus
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Oct2025
23
Oct2025
Universal Background Screening (UBS) has partnered with WorkBright, a leading employment compliance platform, to deliver an enhanced I-9 verification solution that helps organizations onboard faster while maintaining full compliance.
Addressing Real I-9 Challenges
For companies hiring at scale, especially in regulated industries, employment eligibility verification can become a significant bottleneck. Manual I-9 ... Read More
21
Oct2025
We've discussed previously how the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents a significant opportunity, offering up to $9,600 per eligible hire. Yet many organizations leave money on the table. Not because they lack qualifying candidates, but because they overlook critical employment details that determine eligibility.
At Universal Background Screening, we've seen ... Read More
20
Oct2025
In industries like healthcare and staffing, the margin for error is razor thin. A single oversight in a background check can result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, or harm to patients, candidates and clients. At Universal Background Screening (UBS), compliance and risk mitigation form the foundation of everything we do.
Why ... Read More
14
Oct2025
Every dollar counts when you're running a business. Yet many employers are unknowingly leaving substantial federal tax credits on the table that could significantly impact their bottom line while supporting meaningful workforce diversity initiatives.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents one of the most underutilized business incentives available. This federal ... Read More
10
Oct2025
The staffing industry has always run on tight margins and high expectations. But lately? The pressure's intensified. You're competing against firms that'll undercut you on price without blinking. Your clients want faster placements but stricter compliance. And candidates? They expect a hiring experience that doesn't feel like they're applying for ... Read More
07
Oct2025
PHOENIX, AZ — October 7, 2025
Universal Background Screening (UBS) has announced a new partnership with VerifyToday, expanding its suite of employer solutions to include the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program — a federal incentive designed to reward businesses for hiring individuals from targeted groups that face barriers to employment.
For ... Read More
06
Oct2025
Background screening gives clients confidence in their hiring decisions by delivering the clearest, most complete picture possible. At UBS, we've built our reputation on going deeper than standard searches, combining cutting-edge technology with investigative curiosity and the speed today's hiring timelines demand.
Why We Do This Work
At its core, background screening ... Read More
03
Oct2025
Customer success at UBS shapes every interaction, every product, and every outcome we deliver. The foundation of our approach comes from understanding what it's like to be on the customer side, managing vendors and experiencing firsthand the frustrations and needs that organizations face when selecting and working with background screening ... Read More
30
Sep2025
The phone call came in on a Tuesday morning. A healthcare client needed to verify the credentials of three critical hires by Friday. A tight deadline that could make or break their ability to staff a new clinic opening. Five years ago, this request might have sent verification teams scrambling. ... Read More
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