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Documentation Index

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If your contract is Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG), you submit your hours each pay period. Your employer approves, and approved hours flow into your next payment.

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Where Timesheets Live

Timesheets live inside each PAYG contract, not as a standalone tab. To submit time:
  1. Go to Contracts on your dashboard
  2. Open the PAYG contract
  3. Find the Timesheet section
You’ll see the current pay period (e.g., “Apr 1 – Apr 30”), your rate, and any past timesheets.

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Timesheet Statuses

StatusWhat It Means
SubmittedYou’ve submitted hours; awaiting employer review
ApprovedEmployer accepted the hours; they roll into the next payment
RejectedEmployer sent it back with feedback; you can revise and resubmit

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Submitting Hours

1

Open the Current Period

The active pay period is at the top of the Timesheet section. It shows the start and end dates.
2

Enter Units Worked

Fill in the number of hours for the period. The dialog shows a live total based on your rate × hours.
3

Add Notes (Optional)

Use the notes field to add context: specific tasks, unusual deliverables, anything your employer needs to review against.
4

Submit

Submit the timesheet. Your employer gets a notification and the status moves to Submitted.

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What Happens After Submission

Your employer reviews and either:
  • Approves the timesheet: the approved units flow into your next scheduled payment. The payment shows up on the Payroll side of your account and credits to your Shor balance once processed.
  • Rejects the timesheet with a reason. You update and resubmit.
Either way, you get an email notification.

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Rate × Units = Payment

Each approved timesheet creates a line item of rate × hours in the contract’s currency. If your contract is 50/hourandyousubmit32hours,theresultingpaymentis50/hour and you submit 32 hours, the resulting payment is 1,600. The exact amount is visible on the timesheet submission dialog before you confirm, so there are no surprises.

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Pay Period Timing

The pay period is set by the contract (weekly, biweekly, monthly). Submit your time before the end of the period, or as soon as you’re done working, if your contract uses shorter cycles. Approved hours typically pay out on the contract’s next scheduled pay date. Check the contract’s payment frequency for exact timing.

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Timesheet History

Past timesheets are listed in the same section, with status, units, total amount, submission date, and review date. Useful for:
  • Confirming what was approved in past cycles
  • Reconciling with your own records
  • Resolving disputes (“what did I bill for last month?”)

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If a Timesheet Is Rejected

Rejection usually means something didn’t match your employer’s records: wrong hours, missing detail, or a task outside the scope. The rejection note explains what’s needed. Revise the timesheet entry (hours and notes) and resubmit.

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Tips

Submit as close to the period end as possible. Details are fresh, reviewers can approve faster, and you get paid on time.
“32 hours on the X project, including client review meetings Mon/Wed/Fri” is much faster to approve than just “32 hours.” The more detail you give, the less back-and-forth.
Track your own time outside Shor (in a spreadsheet, notes app, whatever). Submitting a timesheet you can’t back up with your own records is risky if a dispute comes up.
If your contract has different rates for overtime or weekends, submit them per the contract’s rules. Ask your employer if you’re unsure; it’s easier to clarify upfront than after a rejection.

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Next Steps

Your Contracts

See your PAYG and other contracts.

Getting Paid

How approved hours flow into payments.