Weekly timesheets
A weekly timesheet covers one seven-day workweek and makes the weekly total easy to review. It is useful when payroll is weekly or when managers approve work one week at a time.
The template should show the employee, pay-period dates, daily times, breaks, totals and approval fields appropriate to the workflow.
- Use a weekly format when one workweek needs its own review or approval.
- Use a biweekly format when the record covers fourteen days but still shows two separate weeks.
- Review weekly totals independently before applying a weekly overtime rule.
Biweekly timesheets
A biweekly timesheet combines fourteen days for convenience. It should visibly separate Week 1 from Week 2 so weekly overtime is not mistakenly calculated against 80 combined hours.
The Version 2 calculator provides Week 1, Week 2 and combined summaries while applying the chosen overtime threshold independently to each week.
Choosing a template
Choose the format that matches the payroll period and review process. If the pay period does not align neatly with the workweek, preserve the employer’s fixed workweek boundaries in the calculation.
Recordkeeping responsibility
The U.S. Department of Labor states that employers may use different timekeeping methods, but required records must accurately capture specified hours and wage information. A downloadable template is a convenience—not a determination that every required record is present.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a biweekly card use an 80-hour overtime threshold?
Not for a standard weekly overtime calculation. Calculate each workweek independently.
Can I print both templates?
Yes. Both templates can be completed online, printed, or downloaded.
Are signatures legally required?
Requirements vary. Signature lines are included as practical workflow fields, not a legal determination.