About timecards

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Overview

A project’s timecards and expenses are managed on the Timecards & Expenses dashboard production administrators to review, approve, and process worker timecards and associated allowances in one streamlined workflow.

Access Timecards & Expenses

To access the Timecards & Expenses dashboard:

  1. In the left-side navigation, click the dropdown menu

  2. In the dropdown menu, select the project that you want to access timecards and expenses for

  3. In the left-side navigation Payroll menu, click Timecards & expenses

Timecards and expenses management interface showing submissions and alerts for attention.

Timecard actions

In Wrapbook you manage timecards in the following ways:

Timecards FAQ

To help you understand how to manage timecards in Wrapbook, we’ve put together this list of frequently-asked questions.

Click the arrow next to a question to see the answer.

What's the difference between allowances and expenses in Wrapbook?

In Wrapbook, non-time-related payables (such as kit fees, per diems, and mileage) are termed "expenses," though these are known as "allowances" in the industry. Both terms refer to the same types of payments.

Can I edit a timecard after it's been submitted?

Yes, administrators can edit submitted timecards. However, any edits will restart the approval process, and the worker will be notified of the changes.

How do I send reminders to workers to submit their timecards?

You can send reminders to workers either individually or in a batch. To learn more, see Send reminders to project workers.

Do all expenses require documentation?

Yes, supporting documentation or receipts should be attached to expenses.

What happens if I need to edit a worker’s timecard after it’s already been approved?

If you edit a timecard after approval, it will return to draft status and require re-approval of all items. To learn more about updating a worker’s timecard see Update worker timecards.

What does “time recognized” mean?

Time recognized typically refers to the actual hours that are counted for pay purposes after applying various workplace rules and adjustments.

This can differ from raw time worked because it factors in things like: meal penalties, minimum call times, guaranteed hours, and rest period adjustments.

What’s a “forced call”?

A forced call typically refers to a minimum call time requirement stipulated by union regulations.

For example, IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) union rules often specify that workers must be paid for a minimum number of hours regardless of how long they actually work - this is called a "forced call."