Frequently Asked Questions - About CalTime

What is CalTime?

CalTime is an electronic timesheet system using Kronos software. It is an Operational Excellence project, sponsored by Human Resources.

What are the benefits of CalTime to the campus and employees?

CalTime offers a number of benefits:

An electronic timekeeping system offers greater accuracy in tracking overtime and hours worked against multiple jobs than paper timecards. Employees have increased visibility of work time and leave accruals and balances; supervisors can view all their employees’ hours and leave balances and run reports in a single system. Eliminating shadow systems results in greater transparency and assurance of timecard approvals Since CalTime enables the transition to biweekly, non-exempt employees receive their regular pay and overtime pay more frequently (every...

How does Campus Shared Services (CSS) support CalTime?

Campus Shared Services (CSS), through the CalTime Help Desk, provides technical and timekeeping support to CalTime users. The vast majority of the campus currently served by CSS, with the exception of a very small group of departments who will continue manage their payroll and timekeeping-related functions for the time being. Campus Shared Services staff partner with any departments and timekeepers outside of CSS to ensure any CalTime-related requests are quickly directed to the appropriate contacts for any follow-up or support needed.