What are cut-off dates?
Cut-off dates are the monthly deadlines by which changes regarding payments to Team Members should be requested and approved in the Oyster platform to reflect the change in the effective month.
For information about Global Payroll, please see What are the cut-off dates for global payroll?
Team Members affected by cut-off dates
- EOR team members (sometimes called Permanent or Full-time employees)
- Fixed Contractors
Cut-off dates for payroll changes depend on how the Team Member was hired.
General cut off dates
| Hire Type | Cut-Off Date |
|---|---|
| Direct Hire |
(starting January 2026) 15th of the month for all countries, except for Sweden, Switzerland and the Philippines 10th of the month |
| Indirect Hire |
6th or 10th of the month (requirements are set by our in-country partner) |
Some Countries have two cycles in one month:
- Mexico
- 1st Semi-cycle: 2nd of the month.
- 2nd Semi-cycle: 17th of the month.
Changes affected by cut-off dates
The stated cut-off dates above apply for the following changes: