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Did You Know? Starting Your Timesheet Early Can Prevent Delays!

For hourly, non-exempt employees, one of the simplest ways to ensure a smooth payroll process is to open your timesheet at the beginning of each pay period. When timesheets aren’t started on time, payroll may require a paper timesheet to capture missed entries—a time-consuming alternative that delays processing.

Benefits of Starting Your Timesheet Early

  1. Avoid Paper Timesheets: Missing the deadline to open a timesheet means submitting a paper timesheet, which takes longer to process and can disrupt timely payroll.

  2. Stay in Control of Your Hours: By starting your timesheet right away, you can log your hours daily, reducing errors and ensuring accurate reporting.

  3. Save Time: Logging your hours as you work reduces the need to remember exact details later, making it easier to submit on time.

Pro Tip: Set a reminder on the first day of each pay period to open your timesheet, even if you haven’t clocked in yet. This proactive step ensures your timesheet is ready and waiting, allowing you to add hours as you work.

For any questions, please reach out to ua-payroll@alaska.edu or check out our instructions here. 

Did You Know graphicPublished UA News 11/15/2024