> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paypunch.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Correcting a Time Entry

> How to fix the times on a rejected entry and resubmit it for approval.

When your manager or bookkeeper sends an entry back to you, it's because something needs
fixing — maybe a clock-out time is off, or a break wasn't recorded. PayPunch lets you
correct the entry yourself and resubmit it.

<Note>
  You can only correct entries that have been **rejected**. Approved, pending, and exported
  entries can't be edited — if one of those is wrong, ask your manager. Start from the
  [Rejected entries](/employee/rejected-entries) page to find entries waiting for you.
</Note>

## Make a correction

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the rejected entry">
    Go to [Rejected entries](/employee/rejected-entries) and tap **Correct This Entry** on
    the one you want to fix. The correction form opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Read the rejection reason">
    The form shows **why** the entry was rejected at the top. Use this to understand
    exactly what to change.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fix the times">
    Update the **Clock In** and **Clock Out** date and time, and the **Break time** in
    minutes, so they reflect what really happened.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a note (optional but helpful)">
    In **Correction Notes**, briefly explain what you changed and why. This helps the
    reviewer approve it faster.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the correction">
    Tap **Submit Correction**. The entry is resubmitted and goes back to **Pending** for
    another review.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame />

<Warning>
  Your **Clock Out** time must be **after** your **Clock In** time, or PayPunch won't let
  you submit. Break time is entered in minutes (for example, type `30` for a 30-minute
  break).
</Warning>

## What happens after you submit

* The entry status changes back to **Pending**.
* The person who rejected it is notified that you've made a correction.
* They'll review your updated entry and either **approve** it or, if it still needs work,
  **reject** it again with a new reason.

<Tip>
  If an entry gets rejected a second time, repeat these steps — read the new reason, make
  the fix, and resubmit. There's no limit on corrections.
</Tip>

<Card title="See all your rejected entries" icon="list-check" href="/employee/rejected-entries">
  The starting point for any correction.
</Card>