Definition
Timesheet approval is the business confirming the hours each worker actually worked, including start, end and unpaid meal breaks. Approved hours drive both the worker's pay and the client's invoice, so accuracy matters on both sides. Most agencies let supervisors approve hours in an app, by email or on paper at the end of the shift. Approving quickly keeps next-day pay on schedule; flagging problems right away, such as a late arrival or early departure, keeps billing disputes small.
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