Classifications in Raken let you categorize employees by role, trade, or labor type — so every time card is tagged with the right information for payroll, reporting, and cost tracking. Once set up at the company level, classifications are available across all projects and employee profiles.

Quick Answer

To create classifications: go to Company > Time settings > Classifications and click + New classification.

To control who can manage classifications at the company level: go to Company > Roles & permissions and toggle Can create/edit/delete classifications.

Creating & Managing Classifications

Log into the Raken Web App.
Click Company in the left side navigation.
Click Time settings.
Select Classifications from the list of options.
1. Raken provides a default list of classifications to get you started.
Click the green + New classification button to add additional classifications.
To delete a classification, click the ellipsis (…) on the far right of any classification row and select Delete.
Once created, classifications are available to select in employee profiles, time cards, and other areas of Raken.

Assigning Classifications to Employees

Log into the Raken Web App.
Click Directory in the left side navigation.
Click Employees and find the employee you want to update.
Click the employee's name to open their profile.
Under the Classification dropdown, select the appropriate classification.
Click the orange Save button in the top right corner.
Once saved, the employee's time cards will automatically default to that classification.

Classification Settings for Time Cards

You can require that all time cards include a classification before they can be saved. This setting is in Company > Time settings > Advanced.

Log into the Raken Web App.
Click Company in the left side navigation.
Click Time settings, then select Advanced.
Find the Require classifications on time cards toggle and enable it.
Click the orange Save button.

Note: This setting ensures a classification is always present on a time card before saving — it does not restrict supervisors or employees from changing which classification is selected.

Controlling Who Can Manage Classifications (Roles & Permissions)

You can control which roles are allowed to create, edit, and delete classifications at the company level.

Log into the Raken Web App.
Click Company in the left side navigation, then click Roles & permissions.
Scroll to the Directory section.
Find Can create/edit/delete classifications at the bottom of the Directory permissions list.
Toggle it on or off for Project Member, Project Admin, or Account Admin as needed.
Click the orange Save button.

Default state: Only Account Admins have this permission enabled by default. Project Admins and Project Members have it off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I delete a classification that is already assigned to employees?

Deleting a classification removes it from the available list going forward. Employees who currently have that classification assigned will retain it on their profile until it is manually updated. Historical time card records are not affected.

Can I prevent supervisors or employees from changing the classification on a time card?

Not currently for supervisor-entered time cards — there is no setting that prevents a supervisor from changing the classification when creating or editing a time card. This is a known enhancement request. The Require classifications on time cards toggle in Advanced settings only ensures a classification is present before saving — it does not lock which classification is selected.

Who can create or edit classifications?

By default, only Account Admins can create, edit, and delete classifications. This can be adjusted in Company > Roles & permissions under the Directory section — toggle Can create/edit/delete classifications for other roles as needed.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility: Web app only for classification management
Plan Required: All plans
Role Required: Account Administrator by default; configurable via Roles & permissions

Employee Classification Setup and Management For Your Company