Forums

Timesheet Enforcement
Legal Forum
Timesheet Enforcement
Discuss employment-law issues such as family leave, overtime, disabilities law, harassment, immigration and termination.
No matter what we have tried, there is still a problem getting ouir professional employees to understand the need for timely timesheet submission. We are a small Texas company (20 employees) and need
0
Cat:Topic ForumsForum:ForumId54
Cat:Topic ForumsForum:ForumId54Discussion:DiscussionId32609

Forums » Topic Forums » Legal Forum » Timesheet Enforcement

You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register
 
Forums  »  Topic Forums  »  Legal Forum  »  Timesheet Enforcement

Timesheet Enforcement

posted at 12/28/2006 3:06 AM EST
Posts: 1
First: 12/28/2006
Last: 12/28/2006
No matter what we have tried, there is still a problem getting ouir professional employees to understand the need for timely timesheet submission. We are a small Texas company (20 employees) and need for each position is very strong, so threatening with termination is not a good option at all. All employees are degreed scientists/engineers/computer programmers in salaried positions.

I am considering the following options for making sure our employees turn in their timesheets on time:

A: the employee's paycheck will be held until the following (2 week) pay period. We would have each person sign a statement acknowledging that this will happen and that they authorize this action.

B: If the timesheet is late we will fill one out for them and charge ALL of their 40 hours to their vacation/leave bank - again, with their signed acknowledgement on file.

So - will this be legal as long as they sign a statement???

david
New post Reply to this post

Timesheet Enforcement

posted at 12/28/2006 6:05 AM EST
Posts: 1783
First: 11/11/2003
Last: 5/13/2010
You'd have to check with Texas wage & hour law, but generally an employer may not withhold or delay pay, even if the employee has failed to record his/her time, and even if the employee has signed a statement.

Do not let skill scarcity make you hostage to employees who will not comply with company policy. If they can't be bothered with timesheets, what else can't they be bothered with?

Remind them of your policy and why it is in place. If you can't bill your clients timely and accurately, that's a direct impact on your bottom line.

Going forward with each successive offense:
verbal discussion/oral warning
written warning
final written warning
termination
New post Reply to this post

Re: Timesheet Enforcement

posted at 9/12/2012 9:06 AM EDT on Workforce Management
Posts: 127
First: 9/21/2011
Last: 11/12/2012

ARGH! I hate when someone new registers only to post to a VERY old message (2006 anyone?) and then it's a ad!
New post Reply to this post

Re: Timesheet Enforcement

posted at 9/12/2012 10:36 AM EDT on Workforce Management
Posts: 148
First: 9/29/2011
Last: 12/10/2012
I think we can all agree that none of us will ever use or even consider using Time Tracker.net or Tracker Suite or whatever the poster's product is.
New post Reply to this post

Forums » Topic Forums » Legal Forum » Timesheet Enforcement

Daily Q&A

How to Address Flagging Motivation?

How do I increase motivation levels in the department? How do I brand my business unit as an attractive place to work? I have top-notch IT professionals in my business unit who feel they are "children of a lesser God" because they are non-billable resources and do not get plum postings abroad, nor the glamour that goes with them. As a result, their motivation suffers.

—-- Feeling Their Pain, human resources generalist, software/services, Mumbai, India

Read Answer

Stay Connected

Join our community for unlimited access to the latest tips, news and information in the HR world.

  • Workforce Technology (Bi-weekly)

    Covering the latest technology trends, tools and applications that are shaping the workforce in the 21st century. Delivered the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.

  • Dear Workforce (Bi-weekly)

    See what HR professionals are asking, and what Workforce Management experts are saying. Delivered the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

  • Workforce Benefits (Weekly)

    Stay current on all aspects of employee benefits, from health care to retirement issues. Delivered on Wednesdays.

  • Workforce Week (Weekly)

    Free weekly update on the trends in HR and new tools added to Workforce.com. Delivered each Tuesday.

  • Workforce Talent (Monthly)

    See the recruiting, talent development and retention strategies of top companies and get the resources for effective talent management. Delivered the 2nd Monday of each month.

  • Workforce Training (Monthly)

    Stay current on the latest strategies and resources for training and developing your workforce talent. Delivered the 3rd Monday of each month.

HR Jobs

View All Job Listings

Search