Logging Your Hours
Accurate time tracking ensures you're paid correctly for all the work you do. The Tourism Accelerator makes it easy to log your hours as you work, so you'll always have a complete record come payment time.
Why Accurate Time Logging Matters
Logging your hours properly:
Ensures you're paid for every hour worked
Provides a clear record for you and the operator
Speeds up the approval and payment process
Helps operators manage their budgets and scheduling
Accessing Your Timesheets
Sign in to the Contractor Portal at
/contractorClick Timesheets in the navigation menu, or go directly to
/timesheetsYou'll see your timesheet overview with recent entries
Logging Hours for an Assignment
After completing work, log your hours as soon as possible while the details are fresh:
Navigate to
/timesheetsClick Log Hours or Add Time Entry
Select the assignment from the dropdown list
Enter your start time
Enter your finish time
The system will calculate your total hours automatically
Add any notes about the work completed (optional but helpful)
Click Save Entry
What to Include in Your Time Entry
Field | Description |
Assignment | The job you completed work for |
Date | The date you worked |
Start Time | When you began work (include travel if agreed) |
End Time | When you finished work |
Break Duration | Any unpaid breaks taken |
Notes | Brief description of work completed |
Logging Breaks
If you took unpaid breaks during your shift:
Enter your break duration in the designated field
The system will subtract this from your total hours
Be accurate — this affects your final pay calculation
Different operators may have different policies about breaks, so check with them if you're unsure.
Logging Hours for Multiple Days
If an assignment spans multiple days, create a separate time entry for each day:
Log Day 1 with its start and end times
Save the entry
Click Add Another Entry
Select the same assignment and enter Day 2's times
Repeat for each day worked
This gives both you and the operator a clear breakdown of hours by day.
Editing a Time Entry
Made a mistake? You can edit entries that haven't been submitted yet:
Go to
/timesheetsFind the entry you need to change
Click the Edit button (pencil icon)
Make your corrections
Click Save Changes
Once you've submitted your timesheet for approval, you'll need to contact the operator to request changes.
Tips for Accurate Time Logging
Log hours daily — Don't wait until the end of the week; log each day's work when you finish
Be precise — Round to the nearest 15 minutes as per your agreement with the operator
Note overtime — If you worked beyond the scheduled hours, note this clearly
Record everything — Include setup time, pack-down, or travel if your agreement covers these
Understanding Your Timesheet Dashboard
Your timesheet dashboard at /timesheets shows:
Draft entries — Hours logged but not yet submitted
Submitted entries — Hours sent for approval
Approved entries — Hours confirmed by the operator
Paid entries — Hours that have been processed for payment
Timesheet Deadlines
Operators may have deadlines for submitting timesheets. Common deadlines include:
End of the day following your shift
End of the working week (usually Friday)
End of the pay period
Check with each operator for their specific requirements. Submitting on time helps ensure you're paid promptly.
What Happens After Logging
After you log your hours:
The entry appears in your draft timesheets
You can review and edit as needed
When ready, you'll submit the timesheet for approval
The operator reviews and approves your hours
Approved hours are processed for payment
See our guide on Submitting Timesheets for the next steps.