Who typically approves hours before payroll payout?

• A. Employee.
• B. Peers.
• C. HR.
• D. Supervisors.

Answer: (D)

When it comes to payroll, the person who oversees the employee’s work is the one who approves the hours. The supervisor has the visibility to verify that the reported time reflects actual work, including any overtime, PTO, or project-specific rules, and they’re accountable for the team's output. Once the supervisor signs off, the payroll system can process the payout.

Employees submit their hours, but they don’t generally approve their own time. Peers don’t have the authority to approve, and while HR oversees policy and process, the formal approval to release payroll typically rests with the supervisor or manager responsible for the team.