brioHR Product Updates - August 2026, Week 1 | Mobile App Push Notifications, Claims to Payroll API, Auto EPF category & More

Introduction

At brioHR, we are committed to continuously enhancing the user experience. We listen to valuable feedback from our clients to deliver new features, improvements, and system enhancements.

This article provides a summary of all brioHR product updates released in Week 1 of August 2026.

Global Mobile App Update

Never Miss an Action Item with Real-Time Push Notifications

Stay updated wherever you are with push notifications on the brioHR Mobile App. Users receive real-time alerts when a task requires attention—no need to open the app to check.

With this update, you can:

• 🔔Get real-time alerts for actionable tasks as they happen.
• 👇Jump straight to the task details screen with a single tap.
• 🏢Switch accounts automatically to the correct subsidiary when managing multi-branch operations.
• ⚡Stay productive on the go without missing urgent requests.

👉 Read more about push notifications on mobile here!

Payroll Update

Streamline Reimbursements by Syncing Expenses Directly to Payroll via API

HR and Admins can now push pre-approved expense claim reports from third-party systems directly into brioHR’s payroll queue using our new Expense Claim Import API.

Key benefits:

• Bypass repetitive approvals: Pre-approved external claims land directly in the "To process" queue.
• Import anytime: Park claims safely in brioHR even without an open payroll cycle.
• Keep payslips clean: Claims mapped to the same item are aggregated into a single line item.

👉 Read more about importing external expense claims via API here!

(MY) Ensure Accurate EPF Contributions with Automatic Category Selection

Let the system determine the correct statutory contribution category instantly, reducing manual admin work and preventing calculation errors during employee age milestones.

Key benefits:

• Automated classification: Categories are determined automatically based on nationality and age.
• Milestone protection: Prevents contribution errors when an employee reaches age milestones (e.g., turning 60).

Note: To ensure compliance, Permanent Resident (PR) status still requires a quick manual assignment to Category A or C.

👉 Read more about the steps to update EPF contribution options here!

(MY) Simplify Audits with Detailed SOCSO SKBBK Breakdowns

You can now view the exact SKBBK contribution amount breakdown within both the Payroll Report and Company Payroll Report, making month-end verification and compliance audits faster and more transparent.

👉 Read more about SOCSO SKBBK contributions here!

Effortlessly Process Backdated Overtime and Unpaid Leave

Avoid manual math when handling retro adjustments. brioHR now lets you pull previous months' timesheet and leave data straight into your current payroll run.

What you can do:

• Prior Month Overtime: Automatically pull past overtime hours and calculation formulas directly from Time Attendance.
• Prior Month Unpaid Leave: Select the relevant past month to calculate unpaid leave deductions using that specific month's formula.
• Clear Audit Trail: Clear indicator badges show the source month and formula used for full transparency.

👉 Read more about retro payroll adjustments here!

Time Attendance Update

Ensure Accurate Overtime with Flexible Daily Schedules

Configure custom work hours for specific days of the week under an employee's schedule to accurately reflect real-world working patterns.

Key benefits:

• Flexible daily setup: Set varying work hours per day under a schedule's Default Pattern.
• Precise overtime calculations: The system automatically compares worked hours against that specific day's scheduled target, ensuring accurate payouts for shift and flexible workers.

👉 Read more about customizing work hours here!

Recruitment Update

Re-Engage Qualified Talent by Allowing Candidates to Reapply

Maximize your talent pool by enabling rejected candidates to apply for other open roles across your organization.

Key benefits:

• Expand candidate pipelines: Allow previously rejected applicants to submit applications for new roles (placed directly under "SCREENING").
• Full visibility: Track a candidate's entire application journey—including past outcomes—directly on their profile timeline.
• Automatic updates: Ensure candidate records stay fresh with auto-updated resumes upon new application submissions.

👉 Read more about configuring candidate re-application settings here!