Labor Costing with Timesheets

Overview

Timesheets translate labor hours into job costs.

Purpose & Use Case

• Labor cost allocation
• Job profitability analysis

Prerequisites

• Timesheets enabled
• Employee cost rates configured

How It Works in Odoo

Logged hours are multiplied by cost rates and posted to analytic accounts.

Configuration Notes

• Cost rates must be maintained accurately

Common Issues

• Missing or outdated cost rates
• Inconsistent time logging

Limitations

Timesheets alone do not capture overhead or burden.

When to Consider Professional Assistance

Advanced labor costing models typically require professional setup.