Time Tracking FAQ

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Frequently asked questions about Time Tracking

Purpose: To give you answers to the most frequently asked questions about BambooHR's time tracking feature.


Features and functionality

Can I have some employees set up to use Total Hours Worked and others on Start and End Times?

Yes! You can assign employees to different time-logging settings by creating different time tracking groups.

Is there an option to set up multiple approvers for approving hours?

No, each time tracking group has only one approver. You can designate the employee's manager or a specific person within the company as the approver.

Is there an Edit with Approval when employees go back and edit hours?

No, employees have two permission options: 1) View Only or 2) Edit.

Can Full Admins and custom access levels approve hours when someone is on vacation?

Yes, Full Admins always have permission to approve hours. Custom access levels can also approve hours if they are granted permission.

Do timesheets lock after a pay period ends?  

No. Employees can edit hours until timesheets are approved for a pay period. After approval, only administrators can edit the timesheet.

Is paid time off pulled into an employee’s timesheet automatically?

No, paid time off does not automatically populate the time entry box. However, any requested time off appears on the right side of an employee's timesheet to remind employees and managers of the hours requested for that day. This is because employees may take partial time off while still working some hours (e.g., working four hours in the morning and taking four hours off in the afternoon). Only time off categories designated as paid will appear on the timesheet.

Are there any exceptions to waiting until the next pay period for changes in time tracking methods?

Yes, if an employee's timesheet is empty when you switch time tracking methods, the change will update immediately for that employee. You do not need to wait for the next pay period.

Does BambooHR offer a physical time tracking solution?

Yes! BambooHR offers two models of physical time clocks and a complimentary BambooHR Time Kiosk app. Click here for more information about all our time tracking solutions!

Regulations

Is BambooHR Time Tracking compliant with the Department of Labor (DOL) standards?

 

  • Yes