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Hi Xero Team, I’d like to provide some feedback regarding how timesheets integrate with payroll in Xero Payroll. Currently, each timesheet period is directly tied to the payroll calendar, which means that once a payroll is posted or finalised, the related timesheet period automatically closes. This setup prevents employees from entering or submitting any hours that fall after the posting date, even if those hours occur before the end of the pay period. In practice, this creates challenges for businesses that: Need to finalise payroll a few days in advance to allow time for approvals and payments, and Still require employees to record hours worked between the payroll posting date and the actual end of the pay period. It would be extremely helpful if Xero allowed for more flexibility between payroll calendars and timesheet periods, such as: Allowing timesheets to remain open for entry even after payroll has been posted, or Enabling businesses to define a separate timesheet cut-off date that differs from the payroll end date, so hours beyond the cut-off can automatically roll into the next pay period. This enhancement would align Xero more closely with real-world payroll workflows, reduce manual data entry, and improve overall accuracy for both employees and payroll administrators. Thank you for considering this feedback — I really appreciate the continued improvements Xero makes to streamline payroll and workforce management.