Find step-by-step guides, videos, quick-reference instructions, and answers to common questions about leave reports, hourly timesheets, and electronic Personnel Action Forms (ePAFs).

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Leave Reports for Permanent Employees

Use these resources to enter monthly leave, report that no leave was taken, make corrections, or approve an employee’s leave report.

Monthly deadlines: Employees submit leave reports by the 5th of the following month. Supervisors approve them by the 7th.

Submit a Monthly Leave Report

A step-by-step walkthrough for entering leave and submitting the completed monthly report.

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Edit, Delete, or Copy Leave Entries

Learn how to correct an entry or copy existing leave information in Employee Self Service.

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Enter Multiple Leave Categories on One Day

Instructions for reporting more than one type of leave, such as vacation and sick leave, on the same date.

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Approve a Leave Report

A supervisor guide for reviewing, approving, or returning a leave report for correction.

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Leave Categories and Rules

Review information about leave types, eligibility, documentation, and leave-of-absence procedures.

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Quick Instructions

Enter and submit a leave report
  1. Open Employee Self Service.
  2. Select Enter Leave Report.
  3. Select the correct month or leave-reporting period.
  4. To report leave, select the date, choose the appropriate earn code, enter the number of hours, and select Save.
  5. After all leave is entered, select Preview, review the report, add an optional comment, and select Submit.

To report no leave taken: Select an earn code, enter zero hours on any day, preview the report, add an optional comment, and submit it.

Approve or return a leave report
  1. Open Employee Self Service.
  2. Select Approve Leave Report.
  3. Locate the employee and select Details.
  4. Review the reported leave for accuracy.
  5. When corrections are needed, add a comment and select Return for Correction.
  6. When the report is correct, add an optional comment and select Approve.

Time Entry for Hourly Employees

Use these resources to submit an hourly timesheet or review and approve employee time.

Submit a Monthly Timesheet

A step-by-step guide for entering hours and submitting a completed timesheet to a supervisor.

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Approve Monthly Timesheets

A supervisor guide for reviewing, correcting, returning, and approving employee timesheets.

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Quick Instructions

Enter and submit a timesheet
  1. Open Employee Self Service.
  2. Select Enter Time, then Start Timesheet.
  3. Select a date and choose the applicable earn code.
  4. Enter the hours worked. Use Add Earn Code when more than one earn code applies to the same date.
  5. At the end of the pay period, select Preview and review the Timesheet Detail Summary.
  6. Select Submit to send the timesheet to your supervisor.
Review and approve employee timesheets
  1. Open Employee Self Service.
  2. Select Approve Time and choose the appropriate department, pay period, and status.
  3. Select an employee in Pending status to review the timesheet.
  4. When the employee needs to make a correction, select Return for Correction.
  5. To make a correction yourself before approval, select Details, choose the date, and edit the entry.
  6. When the timesheet is correct, select Approve.

Timesheet Frequently Asked Questions

When are timesheets due?

Refer to the District Payroll Calendar for the specific employee-submission and supervisor-approval deadlines for each pay period.

Can an employee correct a timesheet after submitting it?

Yes, provided the timesheet has not been finalized. A supervisor may return it for correction, or the supervisor may edit the entry before approval. After approval, corrections must be coordinated with the appropriate campus business office.

What should a supervisor do when unavailable to approve timesheets?

Supervisors should designate one or two approval proxies in advance and tell employees who will approve their timesheets during the absence.

Can supervisors review previously approved time periods?

Yes. Available prior periods can be selected from the drop-down menu on the Approve Time screen.

What happens when an error is discovered after approval?

Contact the appropriate campus business office with the employee name, pay period, date, and correction needed. The business office will provide instructions for processing the adjustment.

Why might an employee not receive the expected pay?

Common reasons include:

  • The timesheet was not approved by the deadline.
  • Hours were entered but the timesheet was not submitted.
  • No hours were entered in Employee Self Service.
  • The employee’s position was not available in Employee Self Service.
  • Hours were entered under the wrong position.
  • The timesheet was submitted before all hours were entered.

After identifying the issue, contact the appropriate business office or Payroll for correction instructions.

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