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General/Miscellaneous FAQs
Can we change schedule hours to summer hours?
At this time, UKG schedules cannot be changed.
UKG Ready Access/Logins FAQs
How to log in to UKG Ready?
From your desktop, UKG Ready is available through your OneLogin Portal. When using the UKG Ready Mobile App, please use your "09" employee ID number and network password to log in.
If you need your password reset, please submit a CPS Help Desk request.
Discover additional details about the UKG Ready Application (mobile and web access).
What do I do if I am locked out of my account?
The Division of Technology Innovation regularly reviews all locked accounts. Please try again in 30 minutes. If your account is still not available after 30 minutes, please submit a CPS Help Desk request.
I am having issues with my Google credentials. Is this related to UKG? What should I do?
As part of our transition to UKG Ready, some employees may have experienced hiccups with Google services, such as Gmail or Drive. These were related to the integration of our systems and a renewed focus on aligning employee names across platforms. CPS is implementing updated procedures to ensure consistency in the use of legal and preferred names in our records and systems. This update allows employees to display a preferred name where appropriate, while maintaining legal names in official records and backend systems.
If you would like to update the name that appears when you send emails, you can change your display name in Gmail by following these steps:
- Open Gmail and click the gear icon in the upper right corner, then select See all settings.
- Go to the Accounts tab.
- In the Send mail as section, find your email address and click edit info.
- In the pop-up window, enter your preferred display name, then click Save Changes.
Please note that this change only affects how your name appears in outgoing messages and does not change your legal name in CPS systems. Your email address will still appear as (your legal name)@cpschools.com.
You can also click here to change your Google Workspace display name.
Clock In/Out Procedures FAQs
What's the expected clock-in procedure for exempt vs. non-exempt employees?
All hourly and salaried non-exempt employees are required to swipe in and out, which includes lunch breaks.
Salaried exempt employees will be required to punch in for attendance and punch in/out for additional contractual assignments that are paid at an hourly rate.
Do non-exempt employees clock in and out for lunch?
Yes, non-exempt employees will clock in and out for lunch every day.
We understand that we are required to use our employee ID number to clock in, but are there any additional instructions on how to use the UKG time clock?
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I have used the time clock to punch in and out manually. I logged in to see what the new format looked like, and I don't see any of the punches in or out. The time clock is not working. Help!
In the meantime, please use the UKG mobile app or online through your OneLogin Portal. Under 'My Time', select 'Timesheet Change Request' to submit your time.
Please submit a CPS Help Desk request to have your time clock serviced.
Timesheet FAQs
What do I do about a missed time punch?
All missed punches, transfer codes, etc., will be initiated by submitting an electronic time change request in UKG.
Who is responsible for approving my timecard or should I approve it myself?
All employees will approve their own timecards at the end of each pay period. Once submitted, their timekeeper will review. Then, their supervisor will review and submit their final approval.
How do timekeepers see employee time cards to make corrections?
Employees are expected to use the time change request function to correct errors on their time cards. It is no longer the responsibility of the timekeeper to make timecard corrections; instead, the timekeeper will be responsible for reviewing timecards before the supervisor approves them.
How do I edit an employee's timesheet after I have approved and submitted it to payroll?
At this time, managers need to email the payroll department at cpspayroll@cpschools.com and provide a list of employee names / timesheets that need to be re-opened for editing.
Currently, managers can not re-open a timesheet that has been approved and submitted to the payroll department.
Leave Requests/Accruals FAQs
Is my leave accrual balance correct?
As of July 10, 2025, your leave accrual balance has been updated in UKG and should now accurately reflect your available leave. If you still have questions or concerns regarding your leave balance, please submit your question through Let’s Talk.
Discover more information about requesting time off and checking leave accruals.
I need to enter one hour of leave, but my only option is "Full Day" or "Multiple Days". If I select 'full day', it automatically sets the time to 8 hours and does not allow me to change the amount.
To request one hour of leave, select 'Request Type: Partial Day (Start/Stop)'.
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