Who can join the ERA Services programme?
Standard
Companies
Recruitment
Companies
Umbrella
Companies
PEOs
The ERA audit is not just a case of ticking boxes and providing documents; in line with UKAS procedures, we look at the processes in place to ensure that a company is following them to be the best employer that they can be.
Benefits to ERA Certificate Holders
Becoming certified will give you, your employees and your B2B relationships the confidence that as an employer, you adhere to all current government standards. Having processes clearly documented and in place can benefit the efficient running of any business.
In light of recent years, having efficient processes in place allows for continuity of a business, with no single point failure (due to absence for example).
Being an employer comes with many responsibilities. The UK government has a set of standards for every employer in the UK. ERA Services will assess your compliance with all of these standards and you could hopefully avoid:
- Unhappy employees leading to low staff retention
- Costly employer tribunals
- Fines
- Being ‘named and shamed’ on government lists.
Results
Employee contentment and retention, reassurance and integrity for all in the supply chain, more efficient business.
Available and Affordable
We assess and certify all employers, from one employee (other than yourself) upwards. We also work with recruitment agencies and umbrella companies alike.
Our fee structure is based on annual turnover and is designed to be affordable. The majority of our assessments will be carried out remotely which greatly reducing expenses and this is reflected in our fee structure.
Our standard fees include an initial review of corrective actions to clear outstanding non-conformities. Should a further review be required to address any outstanding non-conformities, an additional charge will be made based on our day rate of £600 (excluding vat).
On occasions we may need to visit a client’s business premises. Applicable expenses will be charged which could include travel expenses.
ERA Services supports its certification activities with funds received from its clients and in line with its responsibilities as a Community Interest Company (CIC) as laid out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Annual Turnover (£)
Fee (£)*
Annual Review Cost (£)*
3 Million ≤
2,845
1,600
3 to 5 Million
3,345
1,700
5 to 7.5 Million
3,845
1,850
7.5 to 10 Million
4,345
2,000
10 to 25 Million
4,845
2,350
25 to 50 Million
5,345
2,700
50 to 100 Million
5,845
3,100
Every 25 Million thereafter
additional 600
additional 400
These fees exclude VAT which is charged at the standard 20%*
Let's Talk Today
Have a chat with us about how the ERA Assessment
can benefit your company
Benefits To The
Supply Chain/Third Parties
Seeing the ERA certificate should instill confidence that your B2B connections have been thoroughly assessed and demonstrated compliance with legislation.
It’s not just a mark on a website, it’s a sign of excellence; all ERA certificate holders have voluntarily undergone a thorough assessment of their policies and procedures. The ERA audit is not just a case of ticking boxes and providing documents; in line with UKAS procedures, we look at the processes in place to ensure that a company is following them to be the best employer that they can be.
Seeing the ERA mark should instil confidence in you as the certificate is renewed on an annual basis and updated in line with changing legislation.
Any evidence provided that does not satisfy the ERA Scheme will result in a non-conformity being raised. The client is then given an agreed time period to provide evidence of corrective actions which demonstrate that they now satisfy the ERA Scheme.
Unique in the industry, ERA Services has worked closely with UKAS, Britain’s only accreditation body. This demonstrates our commitment to complete impartiality and the adoption of rigorous standards accredited by a government-appointed body.
Unlike any other certification, ERA Services is based on existing employment laws and our policies and procedures have been written to UKAS standards. Changes will only be made to the requirements for the ERA certification when implemented by the UK government. These will be clearly communicated to all existing certificate holders and those undergoing the certification process. This means that changes will not be made based on our own thoughts and ideas.
Unique in the industry, ERA Services has worked closely with UKAS, Britain’s only accreditation body. This demonstrates our commitment to complete impartiality and the adoption of rigorous standards accredited by a government body.
Unlike any other certification, ERA Services is based on existing employment laws and our policies and procedures have been written to UKAS standards. Changes will only be made to the requirements for the ERA certification when implemented by the UK government. These will be clearly communicated to all existing certificate holders and those undergoing the certification process. This means that changes will not be made based on our own thoughts and ideas.
Upon completion, not only will you get a physical certificate but also a digital icon for use on your website and other digital marketing. Also your name will be added to our Directory of Certified Members as further proof of your standards.
With an easy to navigate process, we aim to make the journey to certification as easy to follow as possible with minimal disruption to your day-to-day activities.
We will carefully guide you through each stage of the process, explaining everything we do.
The longest part of the process will be the collation of documents required for the questionnaire, but we will give you all the time you need to do this; just send them to us when you are ready.
