FAQ Topic: Time Reporting

How to request time off and view leave balances.

How do I view all of my employee’s timesheets?

The search page for locating employees whose time needs approving.

Navigation:  Login  Manager Self Service   Time Management  Report Time  Timesheet Butler University Payroll Procedure Summary Reported time and absence requests for the current period must be approved by noon on Monday of each week.   The time entries are then converted to “Payable Time” in the payroll system to generate pay checks.  Time that is not …

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How do I see how much time off I have available?

absence balance screenshot

Login and click  Self Service  Time Reporting  View Time > Absence Balances Your absence balance details are displayed. Please note the date listed in the Balance as of column header: the displayed balances only account for absences taken up to this date. Balances are generally updated each week on Monday. Absences are not deducted from …

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How do I approve my employee’s timesheet?

Timesheet summary page in the time approval process, with the View By filter highlighted.

Approving Reported Time Navigation:  Login  Manager Self Service  Time Management  Approve Time and Exceptions  Reported Time Butler University Payroll Procedure Summary Reported time and absence requests for the current period must be approved by noon on Monday of each week.   The time entries are then converted to “Payable Time” in the payroll system to generate pay …

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How do I make corrections or changes to my absence balances?

If there is an error in your absence balance, please contact Human Resources (x9355) so that the necessary adjustments can be made.

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How do I cancel an absence request?

If the absence has not yet been approved by your supervisor, ask him/her to Deny or Push Back the request. This will allow you to edit it and re-submit it. If your supervisor has approved it, contact Human Resources (x9355) to have it pushed back. You can find the absence request in your absence history …

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How do I fill out my timesheet (bi-weekly staff and students in specific jobs)?

Timesheet grid display

How to Use Timesheet (Video) Login and click Self Service  Time Reporting  Report Time  Timesheet. If you have more than one job, you will be presented a list of your active jobs. Click the job you wish to report time for. Enter the time you reported to work in the IN column. Enter the time …

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Why can’t I approve time that says ‘approval in process’?

When an employee’s time indicates “Approval in Process” the Payroll department must fix the approver’s security to allow the approval. Contact the Payroll department for assistance.

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How do I send a request for time off through My.Butler?

An absence request form with details filled in.

In My.Butler, navigate to Self Service  Time Reporting  Report Time > Absence Request. Select a start and end date; click on the  to select a date from a calendar view. For single-day absences, the start and end dates should be the same. For multiple-day absences, a single request should only include regularly scheduled workdays, not …

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How do I get my employee’s time approved if I will be out of the office?

Only approved time can be processed by payroll for payment. Time can be approved via My.Butler from any computer with internet access. Time can also be approved prior to the Monday, noon deadline, if desired. We recommend each department have a backup approver/time administrator. Contact Payroll to make backup approver arrangements or an arrangement for …

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What types of leave can I request through My.Butler?

Absence management is only used for vacation, personal time, sick time, bereavement, and jury duty. Any other types of absences should be addressed to the Human Resources Department directly.

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How do I see my absence request history?

absence request history display

Login and click  Self Service  Time Reporting  View Time > Absence Request History. Your absence request history is displayed. Note that you may wish to change the From and Through dates on the page and click the  button to see a different time period.

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How do I complete the timesheet?

An example of the results display for students who have more than one job. Each job title is a hyperlink

How to complete the timesheet (Video) Login and navigate to Self Service Time Reporting Report Time Timesheet.Note: If you have more than one job, a list of your active jobs will display. Click the job title for the job you are reporting in to work for. Enter the time you reported to work in the …

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How do I see when I clocked in or out (WebClock)?

View of the timesheet display screen showing the Previous Week and Next Week navigation links.

Login and navigate to Self Service Time Reporting Report Time Timesheet. Your current timesheet will be displayed. Note: If you have more than one job, a list of your active jobs will display. Click the job title that you want to see time entries for. To view time entries for another week, click on the …

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What do I do if I need to change my time (WebClock)?

Notify your supervisor in writing or via email of the correction that is needed on your timesheet.

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How do I clock in for my job (WebClock)?

An example of the confirmation message screen, showing the punch type, day and time.

How to Clock In Using Webclock (Video) Login and navigate to Self Service Time Reporting Report Time Web Clock. Your punch clock screen displays. Note: If you have more than one job, a list of your active jobs will display. Click the job title for the job you are reporting in to work for. From …

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