Follow one consistent review sequence for each pay period.

Workflow: Source → Review → Correct → Approve → Lock if appropriate → Export

1. Confirm the period

Open Overview and check the date range and Open/Locked state.

2. Gather the intended source

Use recorded attendance for punches or the published schedule for planned hours. Check existing entries before combining these sources.

Manage hours contains the schedule-fill, import, manual and review actions.

3. Review before approval

Resolve missing punches, verify breaks and compare the saved hours with the underlying records. Approval is a review decision, not a payment.

4. Keep the final copy

After approval, lock the period if appropriate, export the required format and verify it with your payroll provider.

Before you finish

• Downloading does not require a locked period, and a download can contain unapproved entries.

• If a correction is discovered after approval or locking, check the correction restrictions before proceeding.

Related guides

• Locking a Pay Period Before Exporting

• Reopening or Correcting a Locked Pay Period

• Preventing Duplicate Time Entries During Imports

• Can I Move an Approved Timesheet Back to Pending?

• Preparing Timesheets for Payroll Export

Screenshots show an example center. Pay periods, approval, rounding, breaks and overtime settings depend on your organization’s configuration.