Employee Timesheet
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Compare timesheet versions
 Employee Timesheet |  Payroll Register |  Weekly Timesheet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Works in | Google Sheets and Excel | Google Sheets and Excel | Google Sheets and Excel |
| Length | 3 slides | 3 slides | 3 slides |
| Style | Minimal | Corporate | Corporate |
What a timesheet should cover
A timesheet records the hours each person works, usually by day and by task or project. It is used to check pay, bill clients and plan workloads.
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Cover employee name and pay period, start and end times, unpaid breaks, hours by day, project or task code, overtime, and approval.
Ask each person to submit their timesheet on the same day every week, so hours are recorded while they are still fresh.
Compare Employee Timesheet, Payroll Register, and Weekly Timesheet, all 3 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.
Questions
What is a timesheet?
A timesheet records the hours each person works, usually by day and by task or project. It is used to check pay, bill clients and plan workloads.
What should a timesheet include?
Include employee name and pay period, start and end times, unpaid breaks, hours by day, project or task code, overtime, and approval. Ask each person to submit their timesheet on the same day every week, so hours are recorded while they are still fresh.
How do you calculate hours worked?
Subtract the start time from the end time, then take off unpaid breaks. To convert minutes to decimal hours, divide by 60, so 7 hours 30 minutes is 7.5 hours.
What is a payroll register?
A payroll register is the record of each employee's pay for a pay period, including gross pay, deductions and net pay. Keep it alongside timesheets so pay can be checked.
How long should timesheets be kept?
Rules differ by country and employer, but many organizations keep timesheets and payroll records for several years. Check your local requirements before deleting old records.
Where should I start with a timesheet?
Start with Employee Timesheet: Log hours by person and project, mark billable time and see the totals at a glance. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Payroll Register.
Which apps can I use for a timesheet?
Yes. These timesheet templates work in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.