Add Time Screen

Use this screen to add a timesheet entry.

The available fields depend on the selected type configuration.

Field Description
Type This is the only field displayed when adding a new timesheet entry. Tapping an option reveals the relevant fields for the selected item type configuration. Select one of the following item types:
  • Project
  • Overhead
Note: If you select an Overhead item (such as Holiday, Meeting, Paid Medical Leave, Sick, and Vacation), you do not need to enter Project, Phase, and Activity details when adding or editing time, as these items have been pre-configured by administrators in Ajera.
Project This field only displays if the selected Type is Project. Select or enter a different project.
Phase Description This field only displays if the selected Type is Project. Select or enter a different phase description.
Activity This field only displays if the selected Type is Project. Select or enter a different activity.
Employee Type This field only displays if the selected Type is Project. It defaults to your assigned employee type but can be changed by tapping the field to open the Employee Type screen.

Select a different employee type.

Note: This field only displays if your company has the Allow Changes to Employee Type preference enabled in Ajera.
Regular Hours Enter time in hours.
Regular Notes You can enter additional information.
Overtime Enter time in hours.
Overtime Notes You can enter additional information.
Double Time Enter time in hours.
Double Time Notes You can enter additional information.
Other Time Enter time in hours.
Other Time Notes You can enter additional information.
Tax-Exempt Overtime This checkbox is available for Overtime, Double Time, and Other Time.

Select it to apply tax-exempt treatment to the overtime premium portion of those hours in line with 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) requirements.

Hours flagged this way are automatically included in payroll calculations and IRS reporting, helping your organization stay compliant with federal guidance.

Save This button displays when any field value is changed. Tap to save your changes.