---
title: "Work Category"
description: "Definition and how to find it in Mosaic"
url: https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/115-work-category
collection: "Project Structure"
updated: 2026-08-27
language: en
---

# Work Category

Definition and how to find it in Mosaic

## What is a Work Category?

Typically Entered on Timesheets for tracking the different types of work performed by an individual to categorize how people spend time on a project. Work Categories may be called Labor Codes, Labor Categories, Labor Type, or Service Items depending on your ERP.

## Where do I find Work Categories in Mosaic?

## Timesheet

When entering timesheets, you will need to select one of the work categories in the phase.

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[Read more about timesheets](https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/206-timesheet-page.md)

## Project

1.  Navigate to the **Project** page and click **Budget**.
    
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2.  Click the **budget icon** to open the detailed view (accessible only to **Budget Managers** and **Admins**).
    
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3.  Expand a **Phase** to view its associated **Work Categories**, if the **Phase** has **PLANNING TIME ON PHASE** setting as “Plan Time on Work Category“.
    
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[Read more about projects](https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/8-projects-space.md)

## Project Schedule Modal

Expand a **Phase** to view its associated **Work Categories**, if the **Phase** has **PLANNING TIME ON PHASE** setting as “Plan Time on Work Category“.

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