Timecard Required Flag and FLSA Period

In Oracle HCM, the Timecard Required Flag and FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Period are important configuration settings for managing time and labor and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

1. Timecard Required Flag

• The Timecard Required flag specifies whether employees must submit a timecard for each pay period.
• Setting the Timecard Required Flag:
  1. Go to My Client Groups > Payroll > Payroll Definitions.
  2. Open the relevant payroll definition and look for the timecard settings.
  3. In the Time and Labor section, you will find the Timecard Required option.
  4. Set this flag to Yes if timecards are required for all employees linked to this payroll.
• Impact: When set to Yes, Oracle HCM will expect timecard submissions from employees and generate alerts for missing timecards. This setting is typically used for hourly or non-exempt employees who must track and report their hours.

2. FLSA Period

• The FLSA Period defines the work period for tracking hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for non-exempt employees, helping to determine overtime eligibility.
• Configuring the FLSA Period:
  1. Go to My Client Groups > Payroll > Payroll Definitions.
  2. Select the relevant payroll definition and open the Payroll Calendar.
  3. Define the FLSA Period in the Payroll Calendar settings by specifying the length of the work period (typically 7 days) and the FLSA workweek start day.
• Impact: Properly configuring the FLSA period ensures compliance with FLSA overtime regulations by accurately capturing the start and end of the work period used for overtime calculations.