🕒 Deadline Drama: Why Late Submissions Cost More Than Just Penalties

28 Jul 2025
In the world of payroll compliance, deadlines aren’t just dates - they’re dominoes. Miss one, and the ripple effect can hit your finances, your reputation, and your peace of mind.
 
Let’s unpack the real cost of missing key submissions like EMP201, ROE, and PAIA, and how openHR helps you stay ahead - not by nagging, but by making oversight harder to miss.
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💸 The Penalty Parade
 
EMP201 (Monthly SARS Submission)
  • Penalty: 10% of the outstanding amount, plus 7% interest per month.
  • Example: Submit R2,000 short? That’s R200 in penalties and R11.67 in interest after just one month.
 
ROE (Return of Earnings for COIDA)
 
  • Late submission can delay your Letter of Good Standing, which means no new contracts, no site access, and no peace of mind.
 
PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act)
 
  • Non-compliance can lead to reputational damage and legal scrutiny - especially for businesses handling sensitive data.
 
📊 How openHR Helps You Dodge the Drama
 
openHR doesn’t send pop-up reminders or auto-generate reports - but it does something smarter:
 
  • Dashboard Overview: See at a glance what’s been submitted and what’s still pending. No need to dig through folders or emails.
  • Report Generation Made Easy: EMP201, UIF, and ROE reports are generated with just a few clicks - based on finalised payroll data.
  • Submission Support: For UIF, openHR can even email your report directly to the Department of Labour.
 
In short, openHR doesn’t hold your hand - it hands you the map.
 
🧠 The Real Risk? Forgetting What’s at Stake
 
Compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties. It’s about:
 
  • Keeping your business eligible for contracts and tenders.
  • Protecting employee trust and data.
  • Staying off SARS’s radar—for all the right reasons.
 
🎯 Final Thought
 
Your calendar won’t save you. Your payroll system might.
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