How to create and verify a timesheet?

This guide explains how to create and verify a new timesheet.

1. Navigate to the Timesheet Management Page 

  • Log in to the LJ Portal. 
  • Click the hamburger menu (☰) to open the Human Resources menu.  
  • Select timesheets. You will be navigated to the Timesheets page. 

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2. Create a New Timesheet

  • Click on [+] Create Timesheet link. You will be navigated to the Create Timesheet form. 


3. Fill in Timesheet Details

Complete the required information: 
  • Week Of* – Select the week the timesheet applies to. 
  • Schedule* – Choose the schedule that will serve as the template for this timesheet. 
  • Name* – Enter a name for the timesheet. 
  • Correct Overpaid Hours – Select Yes or No. 
  • If set to Yes, the hours entered will be recorded as negative values to reduce overpaid hours. 
  • If set to No (default), the timesheet will record regular hours. 
  • Click Continue to proceed. 


4. Edit/Verify Timesheet

You will be navigated to the Edit/Verify Timesheet page. Here you can add: 

  1. Employees 
  2. Work hours 
  3. Benefit hours
  4. Notes

Any work hours added that exceed hours in the schedule used will be highlighted red as shown here: 

 

You can remove any item as well. Just check off the box of the item and select remove. Although unlike a schedule, you cannot remove an employee, only their hours. 

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After:


5. Verify and Submit

  • Review all entries for accuracy.
  • Once complete, click the Verify button to finalize the timesheet for approval.

Important Notes:

  • Double-check that you selected the correct week and schedule before verifying.
  • Once a timesheet is verified no changes can be made.
  • Ensure all employee hours are accurate to avoid payroll errors.