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Time Tracking & Time Clock That Teams Actually Use

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One-Tap Digital Time Clock for Every Shift

Paper timesheets and buddy punching cost businesses billions in payroll fraud annually. A digital time clock that employees actually use — because it is fast, simple, and available on their own device — replaces guesswork with verified, accurate attendance data that feeds directly into payroll.

Mobile Clock-In and Clock-Out — employees tap once to start or end their shift from their smartphone, with timestamp accuracy to the second

Break Time Tracking — separate clock-in buttons for paid and unpaid breaks ensure accurate break duration records for labor compliance

Offline Clock Support — clock-in data is saved locally and synced automatically when connectivity is restored, preventing lost punches

Kiosk Mode for Shared Devices — set up a dedicated clock-in station on a shared tablet for locations where personal phones are restricted

GPS and Geofence Location Verification

For businesses with mobile workers, multiple locations, or field teams, knowing that an employee clocked in is not enough — managers need to verify where they clocked in. Location-verified time tracking eliminates disputes about whether employees were at the assigned work site when they started their shift.

Geofenced Clock-In Zones — define geographic boundaries around each work site so employees can only clock in when physically present

GPS Coordinate Logging — every clock-in and clock-out records the exact GPS location for audit purposes and dispute resolution

Multi-Site Location Rules — employees assigned to multiple locations are verified against the correct geofence for each scheduled shift

Rounding Rules Configuration — apply configurable rounding rules to clock-in times to align with your company pay policies

Real-Time Hours Dashboard and Overtime Monitoring

Waiting until payroll day to discover overtime overruns means the money is already spent. Real-time hour tracking gives managers the visibility to make mid-week scheduling adjustments — sending employees home early, reassigning shifts, or approving overtime intentionally rather than accidentally.

Live Hours Accumulation — watch weekly hours build in real time for every employee with color-coded indicators as they approach limits

Overtime Threshold Alerts — receive push notifications when any employee crosses 75%, 90%, or 100% of their weekly overtime threshold

Manager Approval Workflow — require explicit manager authorization before any employee can clock hours beyond their scheduled shift end time

Missed Punch Requests — employees can submit correction requests for forgotten clock-ins or clock-outs with manager approval workflow

Timesheet Reports and Payroll-Ready Data Export

The final step in time tracking is converting raw clock data into clean, verified timesheets that payroll can process without manual editing. Every manual touchpoint between the time clock and the paycheck introduces potential for error, delay, and employee disputes.

Auto-Generated Timesheets — verified clock data is compiled into per-employee timesheets with regular, overtime, and break hours separated automatically

Manager Review and Lock — supervisors review, adjust if necessary, and lock timesheets before export to prevent post-approval modifications

Direct Payroll Integration — export finalized timesheets to QuickBooks, Xero, ADP, or download as CSV for any payroll system

Department and Project Hour Tagging — employees tag their hours to specific departments or projects for granular labor cost allocation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can employees clock in without internet access?

Yes. The mobile app saves clock-in data locally when there is no connection and syncs it automatically once connectivity is restored. No punches are lost due to signal issues.

How do geofenced clock-in zones work?

You define a geographic boundary around each work site in Shifton settings. Employees can only clock in when their phone GPS confirms they are physically inside that zone.

How does Shifton prevent buddy punching?

Clock-ins are tied to individual employee accounts on personal devices. GPS coordinate logging records the exact location of every punch, giving managers verifiable proof of presence.

Can managers approve or reject timesheet corrections?

Yes. When an employee submits a missed punch request, it goes through a manager approval workflow before the timesheet is updated. All corrections are logged with timestamps.

Which payroll systems can I export timesheets to?

Shifton exports finalized timesheets directly to QuickBooks, Xero, and ADP. You can also download a CSV file compatible with any other payroll system.

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