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title: "Approve Time in Time Processing"
url: "https://help.celayix.com/en/article/approve-time-in-time-processing"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-04-24T22:04:05.240Z"
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# Approve Time in Time Processing

Manage and finalize employee worked hours by reviewing and approving shifts in **Time Processing**. This process ensures all time entries are accurate and locked before payroll is processed.

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## Select Shifts for Approval

Before approving time, ensure all shift details are accurate.

1.  **Review Shifts**  
    Carefully check employee **check-in and check-out times** to ensure accuracy
2.  **Select Shifts**  
    Choose the shift(s) you want to approve
3.  **Approve Time**  
    Click **Approve Time** above the Time Processing grid, or use the **wrench icon** (top-right) → **Approve Time** if the button is not visible.

**Note:** Approving time locks the shifts, preventing further edits and ensuring the data is ready for payroll processing.

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## Remove Time Approval

If a shift has already been approved but requires changes, you must first remove the approval.

1.  **Select Shifts**  
    Choose the shift(s) you want to update
2.  **Open Options**  
    Click the **wrench icon** in the top-right corner
3.  **Remove Approval**  
    Select **Remove Shifts Time Approval**

Once the approval is removed, you can edit the shift and re-approve it when ready.

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## Identify Approved Shifts

### Approved Shift

-   The **Time Approved** column displays **Yes**, or
-   A **padlock icon** appears in the shift panel, indicating the shift is locked

### Unapproved Shift

-   The **Time Approved** column displays **No**, meaning the shift is still editable

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### Filter by Approval Status

1.  Click **All Shift Statuses**
2.  Select:
3.  -   **Approved** – displays approved shifts
    -   **To Be Approved** – displays unapproved shifts

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