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Work Hours Timesheet

A work hours timesheet records the start time, end time, breaks and net hours an employee works each day of a week, split into regular and extra hours. It is used for hourly, part-time and consultant staff whose pay depends on hours, and for any team that must monitor hours against limits.

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Preview of the template

[Highlighted] = fill in
[Company Logo][Company Name]

WORK HOURS TIMESHEET

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Employment Type:
[Full-time / Part-time / Hourly / Consultant]
Week Ending:
[DD/MM/YYYY]
Regular Hours per Day:
[No.]
DateDayStart TimeEnd TimeUnpaid BreakNet HoursRegular HoursExtra HoursNotes
[DD/MM/YYYY][Day][HH:MM][HH:MM][Mins][Hours][Hours][Hours][Notes]
[DD/MM/YYYY][Day][HH:MM][HH:MM][Mins][Hours][Hours][Hours][Notes]
[DD/MM/YYYY][Day][HH:MM][HH:MM][Mins][Hours][Hours][Hours][Notes]
[DD/MM/YYYY][Day][HH:MM][HH:MM][Mins][Hours][Hours][Hours][Notes]
[DD/MM/YYYY][Day][HH:MM][HH:MM][Mins][Hours][Hours][Hours][Notes]

Weekly Totals

Total Net HoursRegular HoursExtra Hours (approved)Hourly Rate (₹, if applicable)Amount (₹, if applicable)
[Hours][Hours][Hours][Amount][Amount]

Extra hours are counted only where pre-approved; overtime, where applicable, is paid as per applicable law and company policy.

I certify that the hours above are accurate.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Daily start, end and break – raw time data
  • Net hours formula – consistent calculation
  • Regular vs. extra hours – separates overtime
  • Weekly total – limit check
  • Hourly rate placeholder – for hourly-paid staff
  • Employee and approver sign-off – validation

When to use it

  • Part-time or hourly-paid staff
  • Interns and consultants billed by the hour
  • Monitoring hours of staff with frequent late stays
  • Weekly hours checks against the Working Hours Policy

How to customise this template

  1. 1Set the regular daily hours threshold
  2. 2Add an hourly rate row for hourly staff
  3. 3Change to fortnightly by adding rows
  4. 4Remove the rate section for salaried employees

HR tips

  • Fill daily, not from memory at week-end
  • Round consistently (e.g. to nearest 15 minutes)
  • Extra hours must be pre-approved
  • Keep signed timesheets for payroll audit

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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate hours on a timesheet?+

Subtract start time from end time and deduct unpaid breaks to get net hours. Add the daily totals for the week.

Do salaried employees need a timesheet?+

Not always, but timesheets help where hours are monitored, overtime may arise, or clients are billed by hour.

What if extra hours appear on the timesheet?+

Extra hours should match an overtime approval. Overtime, where applicable, is paid as per law and company policy.