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LETS is the time entry and attendance system for Lab employees. The system was developed and implemented at Berkeley Lab in the mid-1990's, and was the first ORACLE-based business application to be deployed lab-wide.Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. LETS allows employees to enter their own time , worked and allows supervisors to review and approve time for their employees. LETS provides information such as current leave balances, active projects and pay policies. All time entered into the system is checked for validity.

LETS provides the capability to submit, approve and transmit employee time and project data to other Berkeley Lab systems, including the Payroll and Labor Distribution systems.  

LETS can be accessed via the Internet from within the Lab or remotely, by Employees, Approvers, backup Approvers, Timekeepers, backup Timekeepers, Inputters, backup Inputters and Work Leads.

Access:

approval time.

LETS can be accessed at to LETS is via  https://lets.lbl.gov

LDAP user name and password, as well as a LETS role are required.

    To request an LDAP username and password go to Computer Accounts (New) and click in the Google Apps checkbox

LETS roles are assigned automatically to employees who enter their own time in LETS, and to Approvers, backup Approvers, Timekeepers, backup Timekeepers, Inputters, backup Inputters and LETS Work Leads.

Problem Reporting:

     For problems using LETS, contact [email protected].

     For LDAP password problems, contact the Central Help Desk at  x4357. 

Deadlines for Time Certification Reports Checklist Entries:

Sweep Dates:

For upcoming Sweep dates, use the Sweep Dates link in the LETS application

Status:

Operational.

System Requirements:

Functional Owner:

Employee Training & Resources:

• Employee training
• LETS User Guide
• LETS Post-Sweep Release and Approval training
• LETS Employee Navigation Highlights
• Guide to Frequently Used LETS Codes - Includes LETS codes that are either frequently used or asked about
• LBNL-UCPath Payroll Calendar - Includes tabs for weekly and monthly sweep schedules
• LETS Weekly Employee Sweep Schedule - Google Calendar Sweep Reminders for Biweekly employees
• LETS Monthly Employee Sweep Schedule - Google Calendar Sweep Reminders for Monthly employees
• GSRA Appointment, Hours per Work Day
• LETS FAQ
• Payroll FAQ

Approver Training & Resources:

• Approver training
• LETS Post-Sweep Release and Approval training
• LETS Approver Navigation Guide
• LETS Weekly Approver Calendar - Google Calendar Sweep Reminders for Biweekly approvers
• LETS Monthly Approver Calendar - Google Calendar Sweep Reminders for Monthly approvers

Timekeeper Training & Resources:

• Timekeeper training
• LETS Timekeeper Responsibilities Handbook
• LETS Correction Training
• LETS 5 Step Guide - Completing Corrections for Bi-Weekly Employees
• LETS 5 Step Guide - Completing Corrections for Monthly Employees
• GSRA Appointment, Hours per Work Day

Sweep Dates:

Biweekly paid employees:

• The 1st business day of each week at 10:00 AM (unless specified otherwise); and,
• The 1st business day of the month at 10:00 AM.
• Please refer to the weekly sweep schedule.

Monthly paid employees:

• Please refer to the monthly sweep schedule.

If there are any changes to the published sweep schedule, (holidays, fiscal year end, or annual Lab shutdown) the Sweep Dates link in LETS will be updated and an email will be sent out advising of the change. 

Contact Us:

LETS or Payroll questions:  Submit a ticket via AskUs.

LBL account and password issues: LBL password site or call Help Desk x4357

Deadlines for Time Certification Reports Checklist Entries:

Employees and Approvers should provide their signed signature required reports to their timekeeper no later than the 10th of the following month. 

Timekeepers must acknowledge receipt of the signed signature required reports in LETS no later than the 15th of the following month by 5:00 PM. 

If the 15th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next business day at 5:00 PM. 

Functional Owner:

      Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Controller's Office, Payroll; contact [email protected]

IT Business Systems Owner:

     HR Systems Support; contact [email protected].

Documentation:

Click here to see the LETSLite User Guide.

Click here to see the LETS FAQ

Click here to see LETS Employee Navigation Highlights

Click here to see the LETS Approver Navigation Guide

Click here to see the LETS Timekeeper Manual

Training:

     Contact [email protected]