A timesheet can be in any of the following statuses, depending on what has been actioned. See the table below for more information on each status and what may need to be actioned:
| Timesheet Status | Explanation |
| Open | Timesheet is open and ready to be submitted |
| 1st Stage Awaiting Authorisation | Hours have been submitted and are awaiting authorisation by the trust or health board |
| 2nd Stage Approved For Payment | Trust/health board approve authorised timesheets for payment |
| Cancelled | The timesheet has been cancelled and cannot be submitted |
| Paid | Processed for payment or has already been paid |
| Rejected | The trust/health board has rejected the timesheet and has stated a reason |
| Liaison Approved For Payment | Approved by trust/health board, ready for processing in the next available payroll |
| Liaison Batched For Payment | Processed by the payroll department and due for payment in the current week |