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WorkForce Manager Approval: Required Hourly Reporting for Designated Positions

Note: Pay for coaches on regional campuses is processed on a PT Admin contract in ICD. Workforce is used only to capture actual hours worked.  

Accessing Timesheets 

  1. Log in and click Approve Timesheetsin the Time Entrybox.
  2. Select the assignment groupif applicable; otherwise, the approval table opens automatically.
  3. Verify the pay periodand sort columns as needed. Amended timesheets appear separately.
  4. Click an employee’s name or IDto open their timesheet. 

Reviewing Timesheets 

  1. Choose List Viewor Table Viewand select Show All Weeksto display the full pay period.
  2. Check Exception messagesfor errors (e.g., "Missing Punch"). Red errors require correction before hours are approved.
  3. Employees or managers can add weekly or daily commentsin the Comments field for explanation on an entry. 

Making Corrections

  • Employeesshould correct errors and resubmit their timesheets.
  • Approversmay make corrections if employees cannot. Save changes and close the timesheet. Make sure to add a commentdocumenting the update. 

Rejecting Timesheets 

  • Click Rejectin the Mgr Apvdcolumn to dispute an entry. A red Xwill appear, and the employee will be notified via email.
  • Rejected timesheets are still processedbut require approval. 

Finalizing Approvals 

  • Approve timesheetswith zero hours to lock them from editing.
  • Approvals are due by 5:00 PM on the Tuesdayafter the biweekly pay period ends.
  • If a timesheet lacks manager approval after the pay period is processed, print and sign it.
    • To print a timesheet:
      • From Workforce dashboard, click Edit Employee Time
      • Select the employee and appropriate timesheet
      • Under “More” tab, select the print icon 

Withdrawing Approval 

  1. Uncheck the Mgr Apvdcheckbox.
  2. Click Save Approvalsto finalize changes. 

Important:Part-time, non-benefits eligible employees do not receive Paid Time Off or Holiday Pay, so schedule templates should not be assignedin Workforce. 

Workforce Questions:Contact Payroll at (740) 593-1636 or payroll@ohio.edu

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