A timesheet is a tool used to track an employee’s working hours. It records the start and end of work, as well as breaks and overtime for each day employees work. Timesheets can be in paper or electronic format, depending on the company’s preference. The information recorded on a timesheet is critical for calculating payroll accurately.

Timesheets serve as the primary source of information for calculating employee wages, including regular hours, overtime, and any other compensable time. Without a submitted timesheet, payroll administrators may be unable to calculate the employee's earnings accurately, leading to delays in processing payroll.