{"id":2813,"date":"2019-05-20T13:59:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T13:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=2813"},"modified":"2026-06-12T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T00:00:00","slug":"tracking-checking-attendance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/tracking-checking-attendance\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Track Employee Attendance: 6 Methods &#038; Setup Steps (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manual attendance logs are outdated. Between time theft, buddy punching, and no-shows, relying on spreadsheets is a liability in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how to build a reliable, digital attendance system for accurate payroll, 100% compliance, and budget control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>Attendance monitoring is a business practice used to reduce absenteeism and time theft, like tracking presence to prevent idle time and no-shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee attendance tracking should collect in-depth time data, such as clock-ins and clock-outs, break times, and all types of absences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendance monitoring software is the most reliable solution for tracking teams, like using Clockify to track staff hours, breaks, and overtime for fair pay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card swipe systems and biometric devices are the strictest methods for tracking attendance because workers have to clock in on-site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timesheets and keycards are attendance tracking methods prone to buddy punching, like filling in work hours or punching in for others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-tracking-employee-attendance-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why tracking employee attendance matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendance monitoring matters because it offers managers the following perks and insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/absenteeism\/\"><strong>absenteeism<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 keep people accountable and limit <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/no-call-no-show\/\">unjustified absences<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exact productivity data <\/strong>\u2014 identify <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/how-many-work-days-in-a-year\/\">employees\u2019 workdays<\/a> and total hours based on attendance logs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced time theft<\/strong> \u2014 discourage staff from misreporting overtime or break times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better customer service<\/strong> \u2014 ensure your team is present during business hours to keep clients happy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easier overtime calculation<\/strong> \u2014 track and compensate overtime fairly for labor law\/<a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/flsa-compliance\">FLSA compliance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbre.com\/insights\/reports\/2025-americas-office-occupier-sentiment-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attitudes to office spaces in the Americas<\/a> are heavily focused on staff presence. In fact, 69% of US companies track attendance, up from 45% in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1163\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clockify-Visual_How-to-Track-Attendance_Employee-Attendance_Trends.webp\" alt=\"Clockify Visual_How to Track Attendance_Employee\u00a0Attendance_Trends\" class=\"wp-image-39484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clockify-Visual_How-to-Track-Attendance_Employee-Attendance_Trends.webp 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clockify-Visual_How-to-Track-Attendance_Employee-Attendance_Trends-310x300.webp 310w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clockify-Visual_How-to-Track-Attendance_Employee-Attendance_Trends-650x630.webp 650w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clockify-Visual_How-to-Track-Attendance_Employee-Attendance_Trends-768x744.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clockify-Visual_How-to-Track-Attendance_Employee-Attendance_Trends-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over at OysterLink, General Manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/miloseric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milos Eric<\/a> monitors attendance to identify high performers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milos-Eric.webp\" alt=\"Milos Eric\" class=\"wp-image-39489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milos-Eric.webp 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milos-Eric-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milos-Eric-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cConsistent attendance, predictable availability and sustainable workload patterns are generally stronger indicators to determine team performance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-employee-attendance-tracking-capture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does employee attendance tracking capture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employee attendance tracking should capture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clock-in\/clock-out times \u2014 exact start and end times for each shift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break duration \u2014 precise start and end times for every break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime hours \u2014 time worked beyond regular work hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late arrivals \u2014 clock-ins past the predefined start time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absences \u2014 sick leave, paid time off (PTO), or unpaid leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can manually add these details to an Excel attendance template. But if you\u2019re after automated tracking, try a robust attendance monitoring system like Clockify by CAKE.com. It feeds that data straight into payroll calculations, overtime compliance, and absence management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Employee Attendance Tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">See who's worked when, who's away, and who's hit overtime \u2014 with Clockify. Start your FREE trial in seconds!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/attendance-tracker\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-methods-for-tracking-employee-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 methods for tracking employee attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, let\u2019s learn how to track employee attendance using these top 6 methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile attendance app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card swipe system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee attendance sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee attendance software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biometric time clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time clock kiosk<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-mobile-attendance-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Mobile attendance app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mobile attendance app is easy to use and only requires a cell phone. This method lets you track employee hours on the go with an integrated GPS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GPS tracking is especially useful for capturing the locations of remote and field workers. Simply have your team <strong>enable location sharing<\/strong> on their devices to see their whereabouts on a map. Beyond that, a typical mobile attendance app shows breaks and overtime manually added by staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But your team\u2019s transparency dictates how reliable your data is. In 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acfe.com\/-\/media\/files\/acfe\/pdfs\/rttn\/2026\/2026-report-to-the-nations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">businesses detected 55% of occupational fraud<\/a> thanks to employee tip-offs. So, highly <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/create-transparent-accountable-team\/\">accountable teams<\/a> keep misconduct low, but the threat remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timekeeping apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\">Clockify<\/a> let you set daily limits to prevent misreported hours and overtime work. Plus, Clockify\u2019s break timer helps you monitor downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n@media screen and (min-width: 1024px) {\n\n.mega-size-video {\n   width: 50%;\n   margin: auto;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter mega-size-video\">\n  <video autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Track-breaks-automatically-or-manually-in-Clockifys-app.mp4\" playsinline=\"\"><\/video>\n  <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track breaks automatically or manually in Clockify\u2019s app<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-card-swipe-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Card swipe system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swipe cards (or keycards) have a magnetic stripe, which contains the employee ID. Staff use it to access their workplace. When slid through an electronic reader, it feeds that number, along with time stamps, to a computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On its own, the card swipe system records only moments when keycards are used. So, it can\u2019t tell when someone\u2019s clocking out or taking a break. You need to link it to advanced software, which compares swipes to work schedules and automatically captures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrival time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keycards are actually the modern punch cards. In the past, employees would carry time cards and have them punched by hand or machine upon arrival and departure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Example-of-a-punch-card.webp\" alt=\"Example of a punch card\" class=\"wp-image-39487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Example-of-a-punch-card.webp 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Example-of-a-punch-card-561x300.webp 561w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Example-of-a-punch-card-1110x594.webp 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Example-of-a-punch-card-768x411.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Example-of-a-punch-card-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a punch card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this practice paved the way for buddy punching \u2014 workers clocking in for each other, which costs employers money. This jeopardizes <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/calculating-payroll-hours-worked\">payroll calculations<\/a>, leading to paid unproductive time and inaccurate pay records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY<\/strong> <strong>PRO<\/strong> <strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need a more advanced clock-in\/out-system? Check out the top apps on the market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/clock-in-clock-out-apps\/\">10 Best Clock-In Clock-Out Apps in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-employee-attendance-sheet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Employee attendance sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common approach to tracking employee attendance is to use daily spreadsheets to manually record clock-in\/clock-out times and breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weekly and monthly templates are more practical for logging sick leave and vacation days. This helps managers oversee who\u2019s present or absent to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/payroll-management\">run accurate payroll<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Weekly-employee-attendance-form-in-Excel.webp\" alt=\"Weekly employee attendance form in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-39497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Weekly-employee-attendance-form-in-Excel.webp 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Weekly-employee-attendance-form-in-Excel-674x300.webp 674w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Weekly-employee-attendance-form-in-Excel-1110x494.webp 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Weekly-employee-attendance-form-in-Excel-768x342.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Weekly-employee-attendance-form-in-Excel-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weekly employee attendance form in Excel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b07\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/employee-attendance-tracker-excel-templates\">Get Free Employee Attendance Sheets in Excel (+ Google Sheets)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime isn\u2019t recorded individually, but you can calculate it using the start and end times. If you prefer separate overtime entries, use free timesheet templates to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/timesheet-templates\">track employee hours in Excel<\/a> and other digital formats. You can always print them out and keep hard copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">Incorrect entries are shockingly pricey. Just one important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doss.com\/research\/spreadsheet-error-costs-operations-thousands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spreadsheet error costs US businesses around $4,315<\/a> in 2026. Additionally, American operations pros waste about 3.6 hours per week fixing spreadsheet mistakes. So, they can pose serious risks for your labor budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Track time stress-free in Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-employee-attendance-software\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Employee attendance software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using attendance-tracking software is the most up-to-date and reliable way to ensure your employees are doing their work. These tools are designed to track employee hours and breaks with a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"254\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 254;\" width=\"640\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Break-mode-in-Clockify.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Break mode in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides that, you can easily monitor teams with an auto-generated view of everyone\u2019s attendance, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start\/End time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily work capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spot-overworked-or-underperforming-workers-with-Clockify.webp\" alt=\"Spot overworked or underperforming workers with Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-39494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spot-overworked-or-underperforming-workers-with-Clockify.webp 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spot-overworked-or-underperforming-workers-with-Clockify-464x300.webp 464w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spot-overworked-or-underperforming-workers-with-Clockify-974x630.webp 974w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spot-overworked-or-underperforming-workers-with-Clockify-768x497.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spot-overworked-or-underperforming-workers-with-Clockify-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spot overworked or underperforming workers with Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees can punch in from any device and share their locations, ensuring reliable data and fair payroll. This method is especially appealing for remote and field work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing director at The Ad Firm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/burkanbur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burkan Bur<\/a>, reviews 600\u2013750 hours tracked by his team every week. Here\u2019s how he cuts admin work using time trackers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Burkan-Bur.webp\" alt=\"Burkan Bur\" class=\"wp-image-39481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Burkan-Bur.webp 254w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Burkan-Bur-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThis software includes a dashboard that I check every Monday. Gaps of over 4 hours without an entry are automatically flagged. That reduces the \u2018Where did Tuesday go?\u2019 chitchat, which used to consume 30 minutes of each meeting.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY<\/strong> <strong>PRO<\/strong> <strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a top-tier employee monitoring system? Compare the best choices in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/best-time-attendance-apps\/\">8 Best Time and Attendance Apps in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-biometric-time-clock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: Biometric time clock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biometric time clocks use facial or fingerprint recognition to confirm people\u2019s identities and track their <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/simple-clock-in-clock-out-system\/\">clock-ins and clock-outs<\/a>. Basically, workers scan their biological traits when entering or leaving work, and the system records the timestamps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, biometric time clocks can\u2019t capture individual overtime and break entries automatically \u2014 unless paired with attendance software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, using biometrics in the workplace comes with compliance issues. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/15104-biometric-time-attendance-system-laws.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US biometric laws<\/a> regulate how you collect, use, and store sensitive info. In Illinois, you need written consent from employees before you can start collecting biological data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biometric time clocks are also impractical for off-site employees since they\u2019re static. They\u2019re either mounted on office walls or placed on desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-time-clock-kiosk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: Time clock kiosk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time clock kiosk is a simple, automated solution for tracking employee attendance. To implement it, just install a time clock app on any shared device. Then, as your team clocks in and out for shifts and breaks, the app stores the data and automatically calculates overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/kiosk\">Clockify\u2019s Kiosk<\/a>, you can monitor employee hours, current activities, and breaks. Here\u2019s how to launch it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> a kiosk and assign teammates to it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link<\/strong> it to a project where all entries will be saved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong> a link to it that lists kiosk members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have<\/strong> workers select their name on the list to log shifts and breaks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Try Clockify Kiosk today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a bonus, off-site teams can open their kiosk using <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\">Clockify\u2019s desktop or mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike biometrics, kiosks prevent buddy punching without compromising personal info \u2014 which keeps things legal. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mattcrook10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matthew Crook<\/a>, general manager at Access PeopleHR, explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Matthew-Crook.webp\" alt=\"Matthew Crook\" class=\"wp-image-39488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Matthew-Crook.webp 354w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Matthew-Crook-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Matthew-Crook-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cTime clock kiosks serve as shared tablets where staff can clock in using their PIN, QR code, or RFID badge.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kiosk | Clockify Features\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NA8AWZ8p5I4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let&#8217;s compare methods to determine the best way to track attendance electronically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Method<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What<\/strong> <strong>it captures<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Auto-tracked overtime &amp; breaks<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best<\/strong> <strong>for<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Setup<\/strong> <strong>effort<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mobile attendance app<\/td><td>&#8211; Start\/End times<br>&#8211; Break times<br>&#8211; Overtime hours<br>&#8211; Time off<br>&#8211; Location<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Remote, traveling, and field teams that need flexible time and GPS tracking<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Card swipe system<\/td><td>&#8211; Exact moments when swipe cards were used<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>On-site work and physical access to office buildings<\/td><td>Low to moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employee attendance sheet<\/td><td>&#8211; Work hours<br>&#8211; Breaks<br>&#8211; Overtime<br>&#8211; Time off<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>Small teams with basic time tracking and payroll needs<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employee attendance software<\/td><td>&#8211; Start\/End times<br>&#8211; Break times<br>&#8211; Overtime hours<br>&#8211; Time off<br>&#8211; Location<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Companies of all sizes that need real-time tracking for labor compliance, spot-on payroll, and controlled budgets<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biometric time clock<\/td><td>&#8211; Unique physical traits<br>&#8211; Clock-ins<br>&#8211; Clock\u2013outs<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>On-site work and precise tracking in high-security environments<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time clock kiosk<\/td><td>&#8211; Start\/End times<br>&#8211; Break times<br>&#8211; Overtime hours<br>&#8211; Time off<br>&#8211; Location<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Businesses with on- and off-site teams that require secure time tracking from anywhere<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-steps-on-how-to-track-employee-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 steps on how to track employee attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s walk you through the basic steps of setting up a system for employee attendance tracking. By the end, you\u2019ll have a clearly outlined attendance policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-define-what-needs-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Define what needs tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide what attendance metrics to collect for your salaried and\/or hourly teams. For field workers, you\u2019ll need insights into their movements. Overall, your attendance records may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY<\/strong> <strong>PRO<\/strong> <strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contractors play by different rules. If you work with them, here\u2019s how to track their hours and activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/track-contractor-hours\/\">How to Verify and Track Contractor Hours (For SMBs)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-choose-a-tracking-method\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Choose a tracking method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick a method that tracks what matters to you and fits your company\u2019s setup and budget. Specifically, consider your team\u2019s tech literacy, work model, and pain points. If you want the tracking method to speed up payroll, you\u2019ll need attendance <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/quickbooks-time-tracking\">software that integrates with QuickBooks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CEO at Alpine Virtual Assistants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicole-magelssen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicole Magelssen<\/a>, uses time trackers to see active hours and assess her remote team\u2019s workflow:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nicole-Magelssen-e1781268625658.webp\" alt=\"Nicole Magelssen\" class=\"wp-image-39526\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cAs Clockify is our primary time tracking tool, our VAs log hours per client and task. It\u2019s detailed enough that we can pull a report and know what&#8217;s happening across accounts at any given time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Run custom reports in Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-define-overtime-and-break-policies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Define overtime and break policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set direct overtime and break rules to comply with state labor laws and avoid misunderstandings. In particular, define overtime thresholds and mandatory break times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Example<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>clear<\/strong> <strong>overtime<\/strong> <strong>policy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Example<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>clear<\/strong> <strong>break<\/strong> <strong>policy<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><em>\u201cAll hours exceeding the standard 40-hour workweek count as overtime and are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. Overtime is limited to a maximum of 8 hours per workweek.\u201d<\/em><\/td><td><em>\u201cStaff receive a compensable 20-minute break within their 8-hour workday. Unauthorized break extensions or additional breaks are unpaid and will result in a formal warning.\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enforce rules digitally, use Clockify to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/administration\/manage-multiple-members-time-tracking-settings\">bulk-select users<\/a> and set their Daily work capacity \u2014 this caps their overtime and raises accountability. You can also enable Break mode to document breaks more precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Save-time-by-updating-multiple-profiles-at-once-in-Clockify-e1781266359955.png\" alt=\"Save time by updating multiple profiles at once in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-39493\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Save time by updating multiple profiles at once in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY<\/strong> <strong>PRO<\/strong> <strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See total overtime costs and who\u2019s crossed the daily limit in real time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/overtime-tracker\">Employee Overtime Tracker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-communicate-the-system-to-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Communicate the system to employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduce the new attendance-monitoring system so everyone\u2019s on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without proper support, <a href=\"https:\/\/softwarefinder.com\/resources\/workplace-software-anxiety-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software rollouts can trigger fear among US workers<\/a> and hinder adoption. In fact, 69% of employees don\u2019t get enough time and help to fully grasp new software. So, 49% feel less confident in their jobs, and 42% say they understand the new tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To implement your attendance-monitoring system smoothly, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provide<\/strong> a simple attendance handbook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong> training sessions for workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appoint<\/strong> a person to troubleshoot any issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hold<\/strong> meetings to address questions and concerns<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019ve set the stage, it\u2019s time to put your new system into motion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-review-and-approve-timesheets\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: Review and approve timesheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regularly review and approve timesheets based on your chosen attendance monitoring system. This means checking tracked time and activity (along with absences and overtime) against scheduled shifts \u2014 which digital tools do for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike many tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/administration\/targets-reminders#set-up-timesheet-reminders\">Clockify actively sends reminder emails<\/a> about missing or overtime hours. So, no timesheet error goes unchecked, which keeps your labor budget safe from surprise costs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Define-hourly-goals-and-get-notified-about-your-teams-pacing.webp\" alt=\"Define hourly goals and get notified about your team\u2019s pacing\" class=\"wp-image-39485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Define-hourly-goals-and-get-notified-about-your-teams-pacing.webp 1199w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Define-hourly-goals-and-get-notified-about-your-teams-pacing-645x300.webp 645w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Define-hourly-goals-and-get-notified-about-your-teams-pacing-1110x517.webp 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Define-hourly-goals-and-get-notified-about-your-teams-pacing-768x357.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Define-hourly-goals-and-get-notified-about-your-teams-pacing-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Define hourly goals and get notified about your team\u2019s pacing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY<\/strong> <strong>PRO<\/strong> <strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try this free overtime calculator to stay compliant with your state\u2019s labor standards:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/overtime-pay-calculators\">A Guide to Overtime Pay + Free Overtime Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-export-time-entries-for-payroll\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: Export time entries for payroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare approved time entries for payroll. You can speed up this process with your chosen attendance app. Just sync it with an accounting tool, then let them exchange data to generate pay details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But why pay for 2 software subscriptions when one is enough? Clockify already streamlines payroll operations with a simple process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filter <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/reports\">reports with time and attendance info<\/a> by team member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed that data into <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/payroll-template\">Clockify\u2019s free payroll templates<\/a> to get the exact pay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Try-automatic-payroll-calculations-in-Google-Sheets-or-Excel.webp\" alt=\"Try automatic payroll calculations in Google Sheets or Excel\" class=\"wp-image-39496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Try-automatic-payroll-calculations-in-Google-Sheets-or-Excel.webp 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Try-automatic-payroll-calculations-in-Google-Sheets-or-Excel-730x276.webp 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Try-automatic-payroll-calculations-in-Google-Sheets-or-Excel-1110x420.webp 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Try-automatic-payroll-calculations-in-Google-Sheets-or-Excel-768x291.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Try-automatic-payroll-calculations-in-Google-Sheets-or-Excel-18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try automatic payroll calculations in Google Sheets or Excel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-employees-check-their-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can employees check their attendance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your staff can view their attendance records in 3 ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consult<\/strong> <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>mobile<\/strong> <strong>app<\/strong> \u2014 check daily or weekly attendance on the go by logging in to the designated phone app, such as Clockify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong> <strong>your<\/strong> <strong>timesheet<\/strong> \u2014 view timesheets with personal attendance data in time trackers. Clockify marks timesheets as \u201cpending approval\u201d once submitted. After the manager approves them, those <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/lock-timesheets\">time periods are locked<\/a> for editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check<\/strong> <strong>your<\/strong> <strong>attendance<\/strong> <strong>tool<\/strong> \u2014 use attendance monitoring systems to get activity insights. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/reports\/attendance-overtime\">Clockify\u2019s Attendance report<\/a> clearly lists total work hours, breaks, overtime, and PTO for all employees over a specific time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"406\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 800 \/ 406;\" width=\"800\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Click-on-the-attendance-report-to-see-all-time-entries.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the attendance report to see all time entries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a mobile app, reviewing your timesheet, and checking your attendance tool help your team manage schedules more effectively and ensure they\u2019re paid accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Track attendance with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"track-employee-time-and-attendance-with-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track employee time and attendance with Clockify by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time and attendance tools like Clockify by CAKE.com go beyond keeping tabs on team activity. In fact, Clockify offers <strong>99.99% uptime and high compliance standards<\/strong> for your convenience. These rare perks eliminate time tracking gaps, syncing errors, and trust issues for all team setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clockify simplifies workforce management from clock-in to payroll. Here\u2019s a sneak peek into what Clockify lets you do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong> a clear, filterable <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/activity\">overview of current activities<\/a>, work hours, and profits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filter<\/strong> any attendance data by teammate and export it in Excel or CSV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track<\/strong> employees\u2019 movements on a map <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/gps-tracking\">using GPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set<\/strong> <strong>up<\/strong> multiple kiosks for different teams and have them clock in from shared or personal devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync<\/strong> with time-saving <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/clockify-xero-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrations like Xero<\/a> and QuickBooks for accurate paychecks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Track Attendance in Clockify | Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A-Wtx-s0VW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want fun, useful accessories that automate your workflow? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com Marketplace<\/a> and get add-ons like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insights<\/strong> for striking visuals with customizable team data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google<\/strong> <strong>Calendar<\/strong> <strong>Sync<\/strong> for transferring Clockify entries onto your calendar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jira<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> <strong>2-way<\/strong> <strong>sync<\/strong> for timing work in Jira and automatically logging it in Clockify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To top it off, <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> customers get free access to 24\/7 human support and personalized onboarding. In our community, no issue goes overlooked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Productivity Bundle<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Track who's away, who's working on what, when, and for how long with the CAKE.com Bundle. Try Clockify + Pumble + Plaky for FREE today!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Get Bundle<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs-about-how-to-track-employee-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about how to track employee attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hungry for more attendance monitoring info? Get your fill with our list of the most frequent questions. Find our compact answers below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-best-way-to-track-employee-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best way to track employee attendance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best method for attendance monitoring depends on workplace priorities and settings. Normally, small teams follow 1 method while larger companies mix tools and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HR consultant at Officium, LLC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/edgarndjatou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edgar Ndjatou<\/a>, says that most businesses he\u2019s worked with use HR and payroll systems with <em>\u201ctimesheets, web-based time clocks, or mobile apps.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edgar notes that timesheets usually meet the needs of small teams. Yet, <em>\u201clarger employers use more sophisticated platforms with scheduling, geolocation, or biometric features.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-can-you-track-your-employees-hours-for-free\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you track your employees\u2019 hours for free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can track employee hours for free in Google Sheets. However, manually updating and filling in timesheets is time-consuming and error-prone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, start a free 2-week trial on Clockify, a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/pricing\">cost-effective time tracker<\/a>. This unlocks <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/pro-plan\/\">Clockify\u2019s Pro plan features<\/a>, so you can weigh the value you get against your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pro-plan-in-Clockify.webp\" alt=\"Pro plan in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-39491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pro-plan-in-Clockify.webp 1199w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pro-plan-in-Clockify-730x275.webp 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pro-plan-in-Clockify-1110x418.webp 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pro-plan-in-Clockify-768x289.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pro-plan-in-Clockify-18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pro plan in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, you can export tracked data during the trial, which removes any financial or security risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Sign up for FREE \u2014 Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-attendance-tracking-legally-required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is attendance tracking legally required?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re required to track attendance for non-exempt employees under federal law. Attorney at Law Offices of Nicholas Heimlich, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nick-heimlich-1a20a62\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nick Heimlich<\/a>, explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nick-Heimlich.webp\" alt=\"Nick Heimlich\" class=\"wp-image-39490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nick-Heimlich.webp 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nick-Heimlich-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nick-Heimlich-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cEmployers must log daily and weekly hours for anyone entitled to overtime. Those records are to be maintained for at least 3 years and related documents, like time records, for 2 years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Nick, <em>\u201cyou could face back pay, liquidated damages, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-hr-keep-track-of-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does HR keep track of attendance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the HR team tracks employee attendance to support productivity and legal compliance. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/workhours\/hoursrecordkeeping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Department of Labor on recordkeeping<\/a>, companies can use any timekeeping tool as long as the tracked data is complete and precise. Whether employees work fixed schedules or overtime, HR must keep records of their actual hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY<\/strong> <strong>PRO<\/strong> <strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dig into global time tracking laws to root out any hidden legal risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/dcaa-compliance\">DCAA-Compliant Timekeeping \u2014 Definition, Requirements, and Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/eu-time-tracking-law\">Everything You Should Know about the EU Time Tracking Law<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-7-minute-rule-for-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the 7-minute rule for employees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 7-minute rule is a legally permitted payroll practice that lets you round punch times to the nearest quarter hour (15 minutes). Specifically, 1\u20137 minutes are rounded down while 8\u201314 minutes are rounded up. This helps you maintain consistent time reporting and payroll tracking. To ensure fair pay, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/time-rounding\">round time up and down<\/a> equally as often.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Round-time-entries-in-Clockify-e1781266340892.webp\" alt=\"Round time entries in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-39492\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Round time entries in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-8-and-80-rule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the 8-and-80 rule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 8-and-80 rule is an exception to the calculation of overtime pay in hospitals and residential care establishments. 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