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Why W-2 Status and Hours Worked Can Make or Break Your WOTC Strategy

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 how seemingly minor oversights in employee classification and hour tracking can derail otherwise solid WOTC strategies. The difference between maximizing your tax credits and missing them entirely often comes down to understanding exactly why employment details matter. The Foundation: Getting Employment Classification Right W-2 status isn't just an administrative detail, but a ... Read More

Risk Mitigation & Compliance: UBS’s Approach to Background Screening

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 Compliance Keeps Getting Harder Background screening providers face growing scrutiny across the industry. Several companies have dealt with class-action lawsuits in recent years for errors and misreporting, often caused by inaccurate or outdated data pulled from secondary databases. These errors harm candidates and expose employers to serious legal and reputational risk. At ... Read More

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Are You Overlooking Millions in Tax Credits? Start with Your Hiring Activity

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 program rewards companies that hire individuals from targeted groups, including veterans, long-term unemployed workers, and individuals receiving public assistance. With credits worth up to $9,600 per eligible hire, the financial impact can be transformative for businesses of all sizes. The challenge? Most organizations lack the systematic approach needed to identify qualifying ... Read More

Why Background Screening Strategy Matters More Than Ever in Staffing

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 a mortgage. If you're feeling the squeeze, you're not alone. The Real Cost of Competing on Price Alone Let's talk about the race to the bottom. Every staffing professional knows there's always someone willing to go cheaper on fees; and often, that means cutting corners on pre-employment screening or candidate quality. The problem ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Partners with VerifyToday to Bring Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Savings to Employers

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 many organizations, the WOTC program represents a significant yet often overlooked opportunity: employers can receive up to $9,600 per eligible hire, but complex compliance requirements and short filing windows often make it difficult to capture those savings. Through this partnership, UBS clients can now access a fully managed WOTC solution that ... Read More

Setting the Standard: How UBS Leads in Public Records and Background Screening

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 helps people land the right role. Every search we conduct provides clarity and facts. The goal: give clients the information they need to make confident decisions, fast. The UBS Difference UBS explores peripheral jurisdictions because revealing records show up in unexpected places. A candidate might have traveled somewhere for work, spent time ... Read More

Beyond Background Checks: How Customer Success Drives Better Hiring Outcomes

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 partners. Building on Real Customer Experience UBS prioritizes proactive communication, reliability, and building trust by anticipating problems before they impact your business. This commitment stems from a deep understanding of what clients actually need and the challenges they navigate daily in their hiring and compliance processes. The UBS Partnership Philosophy UBS is committed to ... Read More

Building Trust in a Fast-Moving World: Our Approach to Background Verification

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. Today, it's a routine Tuesday at Universal Background Screening, where years of process refinement have created the balance between speed and accuracy that modern organizations demand. This scenario plays out daily across industries. Staffing agencies race to fill positions, healthcare systems ensure patient safety, and financial services firms maintain regulatory compliance. ... Read More

Raising the Bar in Workplace Drug Testing and Compliance

At Universal Background Screening (UBS), excellence in workplace drug testing services and compliance isn't the work of a single individual. It's the combined strength of an experienced, innovative, and client-focused Drug Testing and Occupational Health (DTOH) team. Together, these professionals are raising the bar for workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being, setting UBS apart in a competitive industry. A Team Built on Experience and Innovation The UBS DTOH team brings together over a century of collective senior leadership experience in drug and alcohol testing program management. Their expertise spans the full spectrum of workplace compliance, from policy development and employee education ... Read More

UBS and SambaSafety: A Partnership Driving Customer Value and Innovation

At Universal Background Screening (UBS), we know our customers depend on us not only to deliver accurate background checks, but also to help them stay ahead in an environment where compliance, safety, and risk management grow more complex every day. We're thrilled to share details about our expanding partnership with SambaSafety. Together, UBS and SambaSafety are shaping a smarter approach to risk management. By combining the expertise of two trusted leaders, we're giving our customers access to new tools and insights that make it easier to protect people, strengthen compliance, and create safer workplaces. Why the Partnership Matters Employers today can't afford blind ... Read More

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