Annual calendar of compliance obligations, deadlines, and updates.
Customised annual calendar of people and employment compliance obligations specific to your business. Track Modern Award updates, payroll tax deadlines, leave management milestones, and legislative changes throughout the year.
A compliance calendar is a single, dated schedule of an employer's recurring obligations across the year, Award rate updates, payroll tax and superannuation deadlines, leave reconciliations and reporting dates, with reminders so nothing critical is missed. It’s one function of Award Compliance within your People Hub , part of a connected back office.
Common problems we solve
You miss Award rate update deadlines because you don't track when they're due
Payroll tax lodgements are missed or late because you don't have a system to track them
You don't reconcile leave balances regularly, creating disputes about leave owing
Compliance obligations are scattered across different documents or remembered ad-hoc
You discover past compliance gaps during an audit because you never tracked obligations
Here's what you receive
Customised Annual Compliance Calendar
Calendar specific to your business, location, and Awards, showing all compliance deadlines and obligations for the year.
Monthly Compliance Checklist
Month-by-month checklist of actions needed (payroll updates, superannuation, reporting, reconciliations).
Reminders and Alerts
Calendar with reminders (usually 2 weeks before deadline) so compliance isn't missed.
Guidance on Each Obligation
Brief explanation of what each compliance obligation means and how to meet it.
Annual Review
Calendar reviewed and updated annually to reflect Award changes, legislative updates, and business growth.
How it works
Employment compliance has multiple deadlines throughout the year. Award rates update from 1 July, superannuation is due with each pay run under payday super (from 1 July 2026), payroll tax lodgement varies by state, leave balances should be reconciled periodically, and various reporting obligations apply. A compliance calendar keeps these obligations visible and ensures nothing is missed. It's especially important for growing businesses, as you hire more staff, compliance becomes more complex. A calendar also helps with budgeting, you know when costs will increase (Award rate updates) and when major compliance efforts are needed (year-end payroll tax reconciliation).
Single calendar tracking all compliance deadlines
Proactive reminders before compliance deadlines
Awareness of annual regulatory changes (Award rates, tax, superannuation)
Reduced risk of missing critical compliance dates
Better planning for seasonal compliance peaks (payroll tax reporting, annual leave planning)
Documented evidence of compliance-conscious management
How compliance calendar works
Your business profile reviewed (size, industry, Award, employee count, pay frequency)
Annual compliance obligations identified (Award rate updates, payroll tax, super guarantee, leave tracking, reporting deadlines)
Key dates mapped to a calendar (Award updates from 1 July, financial year end, quarterly/annual reporting, leave year end)
Calendar distributed with reminders and action items for each deadline
Calendar reviewed quarterly to track progress and adjust for changes
Updated annually as regulations change or business grows
Who this service is ideal for
Small businesses managing compliance without a dedicated HR or compliance officer
Growing businesses where compliance is becoming more complex
Busy owners who need all obligations in one place to stay on top
Businesses that have had compliance gaps and want to be more proactive
Related services to explore
Rate Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring of Modern Award rates and Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review decisions. We track when rates change, calculate new minimum pay levels, and ensure your pay rates stay compliant throughout the year.
Continuous Auditing
Regular, ongoing audits of payroll, employment records, and Award compliance. We monitor for payment errors, classification issues, leave underpayment, and other compliance gaps, catching problems early.
Compliance Documentation
Complete employment documentation: employment contracts, Fair Work Statements, tax file number declarations, superannuation declarations, emergency contacts, and acknowledgments. All required documents collected and properly filed.
Frequently asked questions
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Award rate updates (from the first full pay period on or after 1 July), payroll tax lodgement (frequency varies by state), superannuation contributions (due with each pay run under payday super, from 1 July 2026), annual leave balances (usually at year-end), leave accrual (if tracked), FBT compliance (annual), and any industry-specific obligations.
Ready to get started with compliance calendar?
We can help you implement compliance calendar and start seeing results. Talk to an advisor about your specific needs and how this service would fit your business.