Time & Labor

Self-Service Time and Labor is a system that allows BGSU employees to log into MyBGSU and submit an electronic timesheet via the PeopleSoft Time and Labor module.  Time reporting using this electronic timesheet is then processed electronically for appropriate approvals and processing.

Classified and administrative employees must complete time reporting on a bi-weekly basis. Faculty and monthly administrative staff (grandfathered in)  submit their report on a monthly basis using the MyBGSU portal. Once submitted, these electronic timesheets are available for review and approval by the employee’s supervisor.

Following approval of the employee’s reported time by their supervisor, the electronic timesheet is moved on to the Payroll Office for processing. 

• The former manual timesheet process was costly
  • An audit determined that it costs BGSU no less than $75,000 annually to process manual timesheets
• The manual timesheet process was inefficient
  • Time was spent by supervisors “chasing down” manual timesheets
  • The prior system contributed to employees being paid incorrectly - either due to late timesheets or misinterpretation of what was on the timesheet
  • Previously it was possible for a supervisor to alter an employees timesheet with no communication going back to the employee
  • With the prior system employees did not have easy access to copies of their submitted timesheets
  • Manual calculations were used to track leave balances
  • Time was manually keyed into the system by Payroll personnel
• The manual timesheet process did not comply with the Print Responsibly initiative
  • 44,000 sheets of paper (88 reams or 9 boxes) were used annually for the initial printing of timesheets for distribution to departments

• The ability to access and enter time reporting using any web browser
• The ability to view up-to-date (“real-time”) schedules and time accumulation
• The ability to process timesheets in a more efficient manner by all involved with the process
• The ability to eliminate the printing of timesheets for manual processing

• Continue to check this web site for additional details and information

• Questions/comments may be directed to:  payroll@bgsu.edu