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Timesheet
A timesheet records the hours an employee worked in a pay period, usually by day and by site. Payroll uses it to calculate pay and, for service companies, invoicing uses it to bill clients.
Last updated 2026-11-10
01 / Explained
Why it matters
Timesheets built from memory or paper sign-ins are a common source of disputes and overpayment. Times captured at clock-in remove most of the guesswork.
An approval step lets a supervisor review exceptions before the numbers reach payroll.
02 / In InstaNotified
How InstaNotified handles it
GPS-verified clock-in and clock-out times populate timesheets automatically, and supervisors review and approve them before payroll, with the ability to adjust hours and add notes. Payroll is part of the Complete plan.
Read more: Payroll & Invoicing