The Edit Timesheet Restriction setting in Factorial enables companies to add an approval layer to timesheet edits, allowing employees to request changes instead of editing their shifts directly. This helps organizations maintain tighter control over attendance records, especially in markets like Brazil where shift traceability and approval are critical.

This feature introduces a complete approval flow for creating, editing, or deleting shifts, giving managers full visibility and authority over timesheet changes.

How to configure it

1. Go to Settings > Time Tracking
2. Select the Time Tracking Policy to edit
3. In the Policy Settings tab, scroll to find the “Enable Edit Restriction” toggle
4. Enable it to activate the approval flow

What Employees Experience

When trying to modify their timesheet:

1. In the sidebar, click on Clock in
2. Select the day when you want to add/ edit a shift. They can choose to:

• Add a new shift

• Edit an existing shift (clock-in/out times)

• Delete an existing shift

Manager Experience

• Managers will see all requests in their Inbox > Time Tracking section.
• For each request, they can:
  • View the requested change (add, edit, delete)
  • See how it affects total worked hours
  • Approve or reject the request

Once processed:

• The Pending label disappears.
• The approved times are shown on the timesheet.

Integration with Other Features

This feature works alongside “Leave Shifts Open When Employees Forget to Clock Out.”

• If a shift is left open due to missing clock-out, the employee can now send a request to correct it.