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How to Set Up Automatic Punch Outs Based on a Scheduled Shift

Step-by-step instructions on how to set up an automatic punch out based on an employee's schedule.

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Overview: When using the scheduling feature, workers can be automatically punched out after a specified amount of time following the end of their shift from the Buddy Punch website.

Important! This feature will only apply to employees who have punched in for a scheduled shift. Additionally, automatic punch outs after the shift will not be pending approval on the dashboard.

Instructions:


Automatic Punch Out - End of Shift

1. Start by navigating to the Settings --> Scheduling page:

2. On the Schedule Settings page, check the box next to Automatically punch an employee out after X Minutes of the end of their shift and then enter how many minutes after a shift ends that an employee should be punched out:

3. Click Save once done.


Take Action on Pending Automatic Punch Out

When an employee is automatically punched out using this option, it will trigger a pending approval that either their Manager or an Administrator will need to take action on. This video explains that process:


Video


FAQs

Q: Is this a global option or can it be set up on a per-employee basis?

A: Both automatic punch out options are global and cannot be set up on a per-employee basis.

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