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What you need to know about CalTime

Click on the links below to download a handy one-page overview:

I'm a non-exempt employee:

I'm a Supervisor

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Early timecard deadlines! Learn what you need to do>>

Timecard due dates

Non-exempt employees: Monday, January 5, 10 am
Supervisors of non-exempt employees: Monday, January 5
Timekeepers of non-exempt employees:  Wednesday, January 7                                                                                                                                      
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Exempt employees: Monday, January 5
Supervisors of exempt employees: Thursday, January 8
Timekeepers of exempt employees: Wednesday, January 14

CalTime sends email reminders of upcoming due dates to your preferred email address in Blu. Use the Changing Your Preferred Email Address in Blu job aid to change your preferred email.

How to use CalTime

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News & Events

December 9, 2014

Early deadlines for Dec. 7-20 biweekly pay period

November 19, 2014

Announcing CalTime Training Raffle winners

November 18, 2014

Your biweekly paycheck
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CalTime is Berkeley's timekeeping system

Whether you are an employee, supervisor, or timekeeper, explore our site to learn more about timekeeping with CalTime. Everyone is responsible for accurate timekeeping:

  • Employees report work and leave time on their timecards
  • Supervisors review and approve their employees’ timecards
  • Timekeepers sign off on their units’ timecards

Thank you for using CalTime!