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What are the Different Time Entry Options?

A breakdown of the selectable time entry options in Buddy Punch and how they are typically used.

Updated over a week ago

Overview: Punch offers different time entry options that Administrators can assign to employees. These options determine how employees record their worked hours, either by punching in/out, entering total hours, or a combination of both.


Time Entry Options

1. Administrators can specify which users have access to which time entry options from the Settings --> Time Entry Options page:

2. From there, they will have the ability to set the default time entry option for new employees using the dropdown in the top left and apply settings for pre-existing workers:

The time entry options include:

  • Punches Only (Start and End Times)

    • Employees track their time by punching in and out in real-time.

    • If edits are enabled, employees can manually enter their punch in/out

    • Commonly used by hourly employees who need precise start and end times.

  • Time Entry Only (Duration)

    • Employees enter the total amount of time worked instead of punching in/out.

    • Example: 8 hours 30 minutes for a full day, or 30 minutes for a specific project.

    • No start or end times are associated with this option.

    • Commonly used by salaried employees.

  • Punches & Time Entry

    • Employees can either punch in/out or enter the total number of hours worked.

    • Provides flexibility when different employees or work situations require both methods.

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