TimeTally timesheet notes on mobile
Context & Documentation

Add Context with Timesheet Notes

Simple notes field on every timesheet entry. Remember what you worked on. Explain anomalies. Build a defensible audit trail for compliance. Perfect for construction projects, consulting work, and any business that needs detailed time records.

Searchable history
Legal protection
Dispute resolution
Tuesday, 15 Apr
John Smith
8.5h
Notes:

"On-site at Hamilton St project. Installed electrical wiring in units 4-7. Client requested extra outlets (approved by site manager). Finished at 4:30pm due to material delivery delay."

"What did I actually do on Tuesday?"

Without notes, nobody remembers.
Real-World Examples

When Notes Save The Day

The difference between having notes and not having them can be thousands of pounds and your reputation. From construction disputes to payroll queries, detailed notes protect your business.

Legal disputes

"We need to see exactly what John was working on March 12th."

Tuesday, 12 March
John Smith
8h
📝 Notes:

"On-site at Hamilton St project. Installed electrical wiring in units 4-7. Client requested extra outlets (approved by site manager). Finished at 4:30pm due to material delivery delay."

Exact work location documented

Client changes recorded

Early finish explained

Defendable in tribunal

Client billing

"Why are we charging for 12 hours this week?"

Week of 10 Jun12h
Mon: Database optimization3h
Tue: Emergency server migration4.5h
Thu: Security patch deployment2.5h
Fri: Client meeting + docs2h

Every hour justified

No "what did we do?" questions

Faster invoice approval

Payroll queries

"Why was overtime approved for Sarah last Thursday?"

Thursday, 3 Oct
Sarah Williams
11h
3h overtime
📝 Notes:

"Year-end deadline. Manager approved overtime to complete Q4 reports. Started 7am, finished 6pm to meet Friday submission deadline."

Overtime justified

Manager approval referenced

Business reason clear

Searchable History

Find Any Note Instantly

Search across all timesheets to answer "when did we work on that project?" Perfect for client disputes, project retrospectives, and compliance audits. Notes are stored permanently and searchable from integrated payroll reports.

Full-Text Search

Search by employee, project, date range, or keywords

Permanent Records

Notes are stored indefinitely for legal protection

Export For Audits

Include notes in timesheet exports for HMRC compliance

TimeTally dashboard with searchable notes

Why Notes Matter

The difference between having notes and not having them can be thousands of pounds and your reputation.

100%

Legal dispute protection

75%

Faster invoice approvals

Searchable history forever

What makes a good note?

Good: Specific and actionable

"Installed 12 cat6 cables in office suite 3B. Client approved color change from blue to grey. Finish delayed by 30 mins waiting for building manager to unlock server room."

→ Tells the full story. Explains delays. Documents client decisions.

Bad: Vague or missing

"Worked on project"

→ No context. Can't defend in dispute. Doesn't help future planning.

Pro tips for effective notes

Note any deviations from normal hours
Reference client approvals or manager requests
Document delays and their causes
Keep it factual—notes may be used as evidence
Legal protection included free

Document Work. Protect Your Business.

Timesheet notes are included free on every plan. No extra cost for peace of mind and legal protection under Working Time Regulations.

Searchable across all timesheets
Legal dispute protection
Manager approval confidence