{"id":1460,"date":"2022-01-21T10:43:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T09:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ems-help.ch\/docs\/approval-of-employee-reports\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T09:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T07:27:20","password":"","slug":"approval-of-employee-reports","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/en\/docs\/approval-of-employee-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Release of employee reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A supervisor visa can also be issued if the employee has not yet issued a visa.<\/strong>  This allows the report to be completed in the event of unplanned absences. This is also used if the employee does not enter any data themselves.<\/p>\n\n<p>Further instructions on the approval process for time requests and reports can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/docs\/zeitgesuche-und-zeiterfassungen-freigeben-ems-web\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"6742\">Approve time requests, times and compensation (ems Web) &#8211; Instructions for line managers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set release<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approval of several time records<\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Version X2<\/h4>\n\n<p><em><strong>Time recording <\/strong>\u2192 Approvals \u2192 Approve time recordings<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X2-ZE-freigeben.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X2-ZE-freigeben.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X2-ZE-freigeben-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Rapportfreigabe-1-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Rapportfreigabe-1-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Rapportfreigabe-1-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Rapportfreigabe-1-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Rapportfreigabe-1.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>To release the report, select the green &#8220;tick&#8221;. You must release each report individually.<\/p>\n\n<p>The hourglass symbol (yellow frame) indicates that the time recording has already been completed by your employee.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Web-MA-Rapport-freigegeben.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Web-MA-Rapport-freigegeben.jpg 782w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Web-MA-Rapport-freigegeben-300x43.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Web-MA-Rapport-freigegeben-768x111.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>You have the following options for checking the data. In the middle column you will find a summary of the values entered. Documents relating to compensation are displayed if they have been scanned or photographed. If you would like to view further information, you have the option of printing various reports directly using the printer symbol on the employee line.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Liste-1024x430.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Liste-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Liste-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Liste-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Liste.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The two green ticks represent approvals by the project manager and the supervisor. They only appear for employees with the appropriate authorizations. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-toc-title\">Version X3<\/h4>\n\n<p><em><strong>Time recording <\/strong>\u2192 Approve and finalize time recording and compensation<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Gesuche-freigeben-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6765\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X3-ZE-freigeben.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X3-ZE-freigeben.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X3-ZE-freigeben-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-X3-ZE-freigeben-768x161.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The release list for time recording is enabled:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to release the time recording as project manager;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to approve time recording as a supervisor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reject the time recording, stating the reason (so that the employee can make the necessary corrections)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>The reports approved by the employee contain a green tick (4).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Erklaerung.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Erklaerung.jpg 909w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Erklaerung-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Erklaerung-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Erklaerung-360x94.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-toc-title\">Release of a time recording<\/h3>\n\n<p>There are two ways to approve the time recording of an individual employee:  <\/p>\n\n<p>1st <em>employee profile \u2192 Time recording tab \u2192 Active recording period \u2192 Three-point menu \u2192 Release time recording<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Profil.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4598\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Profil.png 1023w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Profil-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Profil-768x154.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>2. <em>time recording \u2192 Daily view or weekly view tab \u2192 Release<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-ZE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-ZE.png 662w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-ZE-300x55.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The release screen appears in both cases. The screen contains the account data as well as the information and warning message about time recording. Time recording can only be released after all errors have been rectified (e.g. time entry not completed, no target hours in the shift plan, etc.).  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finalize &#8211; release the time recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw the contract &#8211; the release is withdrawn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system administrator can revoke both their approval and the employee&#8217;s approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Einzeln-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Einzeln-2.jpg 611w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Einzeln-2-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Einzeln-2-360x164.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole.jpg 910w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole-300x54.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole-768x138.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole-360x64.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Up to 3 symbols can appear (depending on authorizations): 1 &#8211; Approval by the employee, 2 &#8211; Approval by the project manager (if active), 3 &#8211; Approval by the line manager<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Release status<\/h2>\n\n<p>Once time recording has been released, a lock (1) appears in the employee profile, indicating that time recording is blocked for the set period (2). For any changes in this recording period, the releases must first be withdrawn. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Schloss.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Schloss.png 659w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Schloss-300x98.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Approved reports are marked with a green tick in the employee list in time recording. The symbol appears in the column of the person who has released it (release employee, control project manager, closing supervisor). <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole-1.png 466w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Symbole-1-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The i symbol indicates that the date for the employee to set the visa is overdue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exclamation mark symbol in the yellow triangle indicates that approval by the project manager\/supervisor is overdue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Spalten.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Spalten.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Spalten-300x43.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-ZE-Freigabe-Spalten-360x52.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>All these symbols refer to the set period (in the red frame) for the respective employee.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2c20e1bc20fef432f2b5977f9fb12e2\">After the report has been released by the supervisor, the system switches overnight to the next recording period (week or month).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa revocation<\/h2>\n\n<p>You can find out how the visa can be revoked here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ems-help.online\/docs\/visum-ruecknahme\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"5514\">Visa revocation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A supervisor visa can also be issued if the employee has not yet issued a visa. 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