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title: Submitting Claims (Expense or Overtime) in HRSimplified (ESS)
description: "In HRSimplified, employees can submit either **Expense Claims** or **Overtime Claims** through the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal. Follow these steps to submit and track your claim. ![Submitting a claim on HRSimplified showing the form that needs to be submitted…"
url: "https://hrsimplified.org/docs/submitting-claims-expense-or-overtime-in-hrsimplified-ess/"
updated: "2024-10-10"
category: "Employee Self-Service (ESS)"
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# Submitting Claims (Expense or Overtime) in HRSimplified (ESS)

In HRSimplified, employees can submit either **Expense Claims** or **Overtime Claims** through the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal. Follow these steps to submit and track your claim.

![Submitting a claim on HRSimplified showing the form that needs to be submitted with the options for Expense of Over time.](https://hrsimplified.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-87-1024x576.png)

### **Steps to Submit an Expense or Overtime Claim:**

#### 1. Navigate to the **My Claims** Section

Log in to HRSimplified, and from the left-hand menu, go to **My Claims** under the **Dashboard**. This section lists all your submitted claims and their current status.

#### 2. Click "Submit Claim"

On the **My Claims** page, click the **Submit Claim** button to create a new claim.

#### 3. Select the Type of Claim

In the claim submission modal, select **Type of Claim** from the drop-down:

- **Expense** – For expenses incurred (e.g., travel, meals).
- **Overtime** – For overtime hours worked.

#### 4. Enter the Relevant Details

Depending on the claim type selected, you will be prompted to fill in different information:

- For **Expense Claims**, enter the **Claim Amount** (total value of the expense).
- For **Overtime Claims**, enter the **Total Hours** worked.

Also, specify:

- **Start Date** and **End Date**: The date range for the expense or overtime.
- **Claim Note**: Optionally, provide any additional information or context.

#### 5. Attach Supporting Documents

For Expense Claims, ensure to attach supporting receipts or documentation. Click **Select File(s)** to upload your receipts. You can upload up to five files.

#### 6. Submit the Claim

After filling in all required fields and attaching any necessary files, click **Save** to submit the claim for approval.

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### **Tracking Your Claim:**

- You can track the status of your claim under **My Finances**. Claims will appear as **Pending**, **Approved**, **Processed**or **Rejected**.
- You will be notified once your manager approves or rejects the claim.

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### **Important Notes:**

- Ensure to attach all relevant documents for expense claims to avoid delays.
- Managers may request additional documentation or clarification before approval.