Timesheets
Timesheet Entry
A Timesheet Entry is a document where employees record the hours worked on various tasks or projects during a specific time period.
Key Components:
- Employee Information: Identification of the employee submitting the timesheet.
- Date and Time: Record of each day worked, along with the start and end times for each task.
- Task or Project: Description of the specific task, project, or activity performed.
- Hours Worked: The number of hours or duration spent on each task.
- Approval Section: Space for supervisor or manager approval.
Process:
- Employees regularly fill out Timesheet Entries based on their daily or weekly activities.
- Timesheet Entries are submitted for approval by the employee's supervisor or manager.
- Approved timesheets serve as a basis for payroll and project management.
Timesheet Approval Form
A Timesheet Approval Form is used by supervisors or managers to review and approve the hours worked by employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
Key Components:
- Employee Information: Identification of the employee submitting the timesheet.
- Submitted Timesheet: Display of hours worked, tasks, and projects from the submitted timesheet.
- Approval Status: Section for the supervisor or manager to indicate approval or rejection.
- Comments: Space for additional comments or feedback.
- Approval Date: Date when the approval decision was made.
Process:
- Supervisors or managers receive Timesheet Entries from employees.
- They review the entries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
- The supervisor or manager approves or rejects the timesheet, providing feedback as necessary.
Project Timesheet Summary
A Project Timesheet Summary compiles the total hours worked by each employee on specific projects, providing an overview of project-related labor costs.
Key Components:
- Project Information: Identification of the project or task being tracked.
- Employee Breakdown: List of employees contributing to the project, along with their total hours worked.
- Task Breakdown: Details on individual tasks or activities performed within the project.
- Total Hours: Summation of hours worked by all employees on the project.
- Date Range: The specific time period covered by the summary.
Process:
- Project managers or administrators generate Project Timesheet Summaries based on individual Timesheet Entries.
- The summary provides insights into labor distribution and project progress.
- It is useful for project budgeting, resource allocation, and performance analysis.
Overtime Authorization Request
An Overtime Authorization Request is used when employees need to work beyond their regular working hours, requesting approval for overtime.
Key Components:
- Employee Information: Identification of the employee requesting overtime.
- Reason for Overtime: Explanation of the need for overtime work.
- Proposed Hours: The number of additional hours requested.
- Supervisor Approval: Section for the supervisor to approve or deny the overtime request.
- Date and Time: Specific dates and times for which overtime is requested.
Process:
- Employees submit Overtime Authorization Requests when they anticipate working beyond regular hours.
- Supervisors review the requests, considering factors such as workload and budget constraints.
- Approved requests are then included in the employee's timesheet for accurate recording of overtime hours.
Timesheet Audit Trail
A Timesheet Audit Trail is a log that records changes made to timesheets, providing a history of edits, approvals, and any adjustments.
Key Components:
- User and Timestamp: Identification of the user making changes and the date and time of each change.
- Original Entry: Details of the original timesheet entry.
- Modified Entry: Information on the revised timesheet entry.
- Reason for Modification: Explanation of the reason for the change.
- Approval Status: Indication of whether the modified entry has been re-approved.
Process:
- Changes made to timesheets, such as corrections or adjustments, are logged in the Timesheet Audit Trail.
- The audit trail provides transparency and accountability for any modifications.
- It can be useful for compliance purposes and resolving discrepancies.
These documents collectively form a comprehensive set of paperwork in the Timesheets module, facilitating accurate recording, approval, and management of employees' working hours and related activities.