Overview: Once employees have started tracking time, you can delete their punches only if the option is enabled. Any punches that have been deleted will be available on the Deleted Time Report.
Note: this only applies to the Punches time entry method. Time Entry (Durations) can always be deleted, even if this setting is not enabled. You can learn more about the different time entry options here.
Enable or Disable the Option to Delete Punches
1. Start by going to Settings --> Account Settings:
2. Check or uncheck the box next to Shifts and Time Off can be Deleted and Save once done:
Important! Enabling/disabling the option to delete punches will also enable/disable Administrators' and Managers' ability to delete time off.
Just as with punches, any time off deleted will be available in the Deleted Time Report for auditing purposes. You can learn more and review examples of this report here.
FAQs
Q: Can I enable the option to delete punches on a per-employee basis?
A: No, the option to delete punches is global, so it will be applied to all employees.
Q: Where can I find a log of deleted punches?
A: Administrators and Managers with the proper permissions can view deleted punches/work hours in the Deleted Time Report, which you can learn more about here.
Q: Why do I see a trash can icon for Time Entry (Durations) if the option to delete shifts is disabled?
A: Since Time Entry (Durations) are not considered punches, they aren't subject to the same deletion settings, and can be deleted at any time. Any Time Entry (Durations) that are deleted will be included in the Deleted Time Report, which you can learn more about here.