⚠️ ERB Deadline: April 6th, 2026

ERB Compliance Made Simple

Know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how — before the penalties hit your business.

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Key ERB Deadlines

Policy updates due April 6, 2026
Zero hours contract changes September 2026
Probation period limits April 2026
Full compliance required October 2026

The ERB Compliance Challenge

Most SMEs are unprepared for what's coming

You Don't Know What's Required

The Employment Rights Act is 300+ pages of legal text. What actually applies to your business? When are the deadlines? Most SMEs are still guessing.

HR Consultants Cost £500+ Per Month

BrightHR and Citation want £200-600 monthly for full HR services. You just need ERB compliance, not an entire HR department. Why pay for features you don't need?

"Wait and See" Is Dangerous

Many businesses think they'll figure it out later. But penalties start in April 2026, and getting compliant takes months. Later is already too late.

£312,000

Maximum penalty for a 250-person company that misses ERB compliance (180 days' pay per employee). That's more than most SMEs' annual profit.

ReadyCheck Makes ERB Simple

Turn compliance from a headache into a checklist

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See What You Need to Do

Complete checklist of ERB requirements that apply to your business size and industry. No guesswork, no legal jargon.

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Get Policy Templates

Ready-to-use employment contracts, SSP policies, and leave policies. Just add your company details and you're done.

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Never Miss a Deadline

Automated email reminders before each deadline. Track your progress with a simple dashboard that shows exactly where you stand.

Compliance Without the Consultant

Get ERB-ready for less than one hour of solicitor time

ReadyCheck vs. Alternatives

Employment Solicitor

£300/hour

Professional but expensive. Good for complex issues, overkill for standard compliance.

ReadyCheck

£49/month

ERB-specific compliance tracker. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Free 14-day trial.

Full HR Services

£500+/month

Complete HR platform. Lots of features, but expensive for ERB compliance alone.

Free ERB Readiness Checklist

See exactly what you need to do by April 6th, 2026

✓ Review current employment contracts
✓ Update SSP policies for new rates
✓ Prepare flexible working procedures
✓ Audit zero-hours contracts
✓ Document probation period policies

Frequently Asked Questions

The first ERB requirements come into force on April 6th, 2026. Penalties for non-compliance can be up to 180 days' pay per affected employee. Some requirements have later deadlines, but many businesses need to start preparing now to meet the April deadline.
Yes, some ERB requirements only apply to businesses over certain sizes (20+ employees, 250+ employees). ReadyCheck shows you exactly which requirements apply to your business based on your employee count.
ReadyCheck focuses specifically on ERB compliance. BrightHR and Citation are full HR platforms with many features you might not need. We're laser-focused on getting you ERB-compliant at a fraction of their cost (£49/month vs £200-600/month).
ReadyCheck handles standard ERB compliance requirements that apply to most businesses. For complex legal situations unique to your business, we'd recommend consulting an employment solicitor. Think of ReadyCheck as handling the 80% of compliance that's standard across all businesses.
Yes! ReadyCheck includes ready-to-use templates for employment contracts, SSP policies, flexible working procedures, and other documents you'll need. Just add your company details and you're ready to go.
For most businesses, you can complete the essential ERB requirements in 2-4 weeks using ReadyCheck's step-by-step guidance and templates. The key is starting early — waiting until March 2026 will be stressful and rushed.

Get ERB-Ready Before the Rush

Join 500+ SMEs preparing early for ERB compliance