Timesheets are mandatory based on the laws of your country. If you are in a country that requires timesheet submissions, you must complete one every month or your employer needs to upload a timesheet file on your behalf.
For example, in the EU, timesheets are required for compliance purposes but are not used for payroll calculations.
In Kenya, they are necessary to track hours worked and overtime under the Employment Act.
Similarly, in Canada, federally regulated workplaces must maintain accurate time records under the Canada Labour Code. Timesheets are primarily for compliance and record-keeping, not payroll calculations. Non-submission can lead to compliance issues.
In countries where timesheets are optional, your employer may decide whether you need to submit one or not, or even if you need to have access to the feature. This management will be done by your employer.
For instance, in Macao, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, timesheet submissions are not mandatory.