How to Use Client Job Approval
Client Job Approval lets you get sign-off on worked hours from a client or internal approver, directly from the Timecloud mobile app.
Overview
Client Job Approval is used when your company requires formal approval of worked hours — either from an internal manager or from an external client. Approval reports capture which check-in pairs were worked, any disputes, comments, and a digital signature.
Selecting Check-In Pairs for Approval
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Open the Client Job Approval section from the app menu.
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Select the check-in pairs (shifts) you want to include in the approval report.
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You can select individual entries or multiple entries at once.
Internal Approval Workflow
For internal approvals:
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Select the check-in pairs and tap Submit for Internal Approval.
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An internal reviewer (e.g. your manager) will review the hours.
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Once reviewed, the approver signs off with a digital signature.
Client Approval Workflow
For client-facing approvals:
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Select the check-in pairs and tap Submit for Client Approval.
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Hand your device to the client so they can review the entries.
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The client can approve or dispute individual entries.
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Once satisfied, the client provides a digital signature to complete the approval.
Disputing and Approving Entries
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During review, each check-in entry has a toggle:
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Approve — confirms the hours are correct.
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Dispute — flags the entry for review or correction.
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Disputed entries can include a comment explaining the issue.
Adding Comments to Approvals
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Tap the comments field on any entry to add a note.
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Comments are saved with the approval report and visible in the history.
Digital Signature Sign-Off
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At the end of the approval process, the approver is prompted to provide a digital signature.
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Use your finger or stylus to sign on the screen.
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Tap Confirm to save the signature with the report.
Saving and Managing Drafts
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If you are not ready to submit, tap Save as Draft.
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Drafts are saved locally and can be resumed later.
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Access your drafts from the Approval Reports section.
Viewing Approval Reports
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Go to the Approval Reports section to see all submitted reports.
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Use search and filter options to find specific reports by date, employee, or status.
Approval Report Statuses
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Status |
Meaning |
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Draft |
The report has been started, but has not been submitted |
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Internal Approved |
The report has been approved by an internal reviewer |
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Client Approved |
The report has been signed off by the client |