Time Tracking
Employee Time & Attendance Software FAQ
This FAQ covers 20 of the most common questions about employee time and attendance software. Whether you are replacing paper time cards, evaluating clock-in methods for a multi-site operation, or figuring out what "payroll-ready" actually means, these answers are organized by topic so you can find what you need fast. Written for managers, HR teams, and operations leaders in construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and staffing.
20 questions
- What is employee time and attendance software?
- Employee time and attendance software is a digital system that records when employees start and stop work, calculates hours and overtime, and exports approved totals to payroll. Core features typically include multiple clock-in methods (biometric, mobile, web, kiosk), schedule creation, timesheet management, overtime rule automation, audit trails and payroll integration. The goal is to replace manual timekeeping with a single system that captures every minute worked and moves it into payroll without re-entry or spreadsheet cleanup. time tracking platform overview
- What is the difference between a time clock and timesheet software?
- A time clock captures the event: the exact moment an employee clocks in or out, along with identity verification and location data. Timesheet software records the period: daily in/out pairs, total hours, break deductions, overtime and pay codes summarized per pay cycle. Many platforms combine both. The clock captures raw punches; the timesheet organizes those punches into a structured record a payroll system can consume. If you only have a clock with no timesheet layer, someone still has to total hours manually. difference between a time clock and a timesheet