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Approve Time

Summary

This tutorial guides you through approving time entries in BuilderPal, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance for teams with Pro features.

How-To Video

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Prerequisites

  • You must have one of the following roles: Admin (GC), Admin (SUB), Admin (SHORTCUT), Team Project Manager, Team Business Manager, or Team Supervisor.
  • Access to the Team Office requires a BuilderPal Pro subscription.
  • Team members must have submitted time entries for approval.
  • Time Approval is turned on in Timesheet Settings.

Steps

  1. Navigate to the Time Approval page. Go to your Team Office and select the Time Approval section.

  2. Apply filters to view entries. Use the filters at the top for day, project, cost code, group, user, or approval status, then click Generate to refresh the list.

  3. Review timesheets. Click the Edit button next to the entries you want to review.

  4. Approve entries. Select individual entries to approve or choose Approve All for the group.

Confirmation

You'll know it worked when the entries show an approved status in the list and are ready for payroll export.

FAQ

  • Q: What if an entry needs correction before approval?
    A: Use the Edit button to review and adjust details like hours or cost codes directly in the timesheet.

  • Q: Can I approve time entries on mobile?
    A: Yes, access the Time Approval section via the mobile app's Team Office for on-the-go reviews.

  • Q: Why can't I see certain entries?
    A: Ensure your filters aren't excluding them; reset filters or check user permissions in Team Settings.

  • Q: What happens after approval?
    A: Approved entries lock for editing and appear in payroll reports; use Time Locking for further restrictions if needed.

  • Q: How do I handle bulk approvals for large teams?
    A: Filter by group or project, then use Approve All to process multiple entries efficiently.

  • Clock In/Out
  • Use the Kiosk App
  • Use Supervisor Approval
  • Filter & Review Time Entries
  • Time Locking
  • Payroll Report

Metadata

Relevant Roles: Admin (GC), Admin (SUB), Admin (SHORTCUT), Team Project Manager, Team Business Manager, Team Supervisor
Feature Area: Time Tracking
Article Type: Workflow / Tutorial

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