The new rules do include some exceptions to help employers onboard new employees. There is an exception to the seven business days rule for paying super contributions when an employer is contributing to a superannuation fund for the first time for an employee (including new employees).

Employers have 20 business days (starting from the day after you pay a new employee’s wages or salary) for their super fund to successfully receive their first super contribution payment.

Getting your business ready

Your Payday Super preparation checklist

1. Understand the legislation, timeline and employer obligations.

2. Confirm your payroll system is Payday Super ready.

3. Map your pay cycles and review cash flow impacts.

4. Update internal reporting, reconciliations and procedures.

5. Validate employee super fund details and TFNs.

6. Adjust employment contracts if needed.

7. Train payroll staff and communicate changes to employees.

What are the benefits for your employees ?

• Super paid with every pay — reducing delays and unpaid contributions.

• Greater compounding growth — frequent contributions mean balances begin working harder, sooner.

• Better long-term outcomes — younger workers in particular can see meaningful benefits over time.

• Improved visibility — employees can track payments more easily.

• Fewer lost or unclaimed amounts — frequent payments reduce mismatches and data issues.