If you forget to clock in, your employer may choose not to pay you for that shift. This is because, in most cases, employees are responsible for clocking in and out. If you forget to clock in, your employer may view it as your responsibility to remember to do so.
Yes, companies still use time clocks. There are many different types of time clocks available, from the traditional punch clock to more modern electronic time clocks. While the traditional punch clock is still in use in some workplaces, the electronic time clock is becoming more popular.
Most time clocks can be easily read with a little practice. The most important thing to remember is that the time clock is read from left to right. The first number on the left is the hour, the second number is the minutes, and the third number is the seconds.
There are a few different ways to read time clocks. The most common way is to use the hour and minute hands. The hour hand goes around the clock once every 12 hours, and the minute hand goes around the clock once every 60 minutes. You can also use the second hand to read the time, but it goes around the clock once every 60 seconds, so it's not as accurate.
4.4/5
SECURE AND RELIABLE - Optional password helps keep employees from tampering with date and time.
EFFICIENTLY TRACKS EMPLOYEE TIME - As a punch clock, employees use time cards to record when they work.
QUICK SET UP AND INSTALLATION - In just a few minutes, you can easily set this up and start stamping. Selective Hours Format (12 or 24) and Minutes Fromat (60 or 100s)
SIMPLIFIED TIME STAMPING PROCESS - Provide printed proof of when business documents were received and processed. Choose from 13 preset short message options, such as RCVD, FAXD, and more. Left or Right print option with adjustable depth margin.
EASY ALIGNMENT AND PRECISE PRINTING WINDOW - Minimal effort is required to assure that the stamp appears within the desired area on the paper. You can adjust depth, left or right, and set it for auto or manual print.
$234
This is fairly straightforward and completes the task at hand. This time clock has my complete satisfaction. To be able to program it, the cover was a little difficult to open, but I believe that was only a problem with my nails. Ha If you were having trouble lifting the top off, all you need to do is gently pry it up with something (like a butter knife).Setting it up was VERY simple. In my opinion, the alignment difficulties that several reviewers experienced (and even returned it for!) are not really justified. It appears that you won't be able to move the stamp far enough to the right to get in line. However, if you change the imprint size to a narrower one (I believe I was able to use size #3; the default is size #4), it will appear beautiful against that right side. By using the "DAY, Date, and Time," I also altered how the stamp prints, and everything now lines up and fits perfectly. The employee fills in "2018" (or whatever the year is) in the "No.____" section at the top of the time card, and the issue is resolved.This is really straightforward to use, simple to line up (I use the included cards), and uncomplicated.Although I haven't used the customer service, other reviews seemed to really like it.This time clock is perfect, and I heartily suggest it.
4.4/5
Includes power adapter, 2 keys and 25 Lathem E8 time cards
Six different Print formats for printing: day of week, month and date; time in 1-12 am/pm hours or 24-hour format and regular minutes or hundredths of an hour
Patented direct thermal Whisper Print technology eliminates ribbons for maintenance-free operation
The large, high-contrast LCD display shows time/date and is easy to read, even at a distance
Configure settings fast and easy with the new, intuitive EZSet rotary knob; Tru-Align printing system with LED indicator ensures perfect alignment on time cards with every punch
$234
For my tiny business, the Lathem Heavy Duty Time Clock has proven priceless. It is now much simpler to keep track of the hours and jobs of employees. The time must be adjusted every month since it loses between 5 and 7 minutes. That's something I can deal with; I can just adjust.Additionally, I advise buying through Amazon. The initial one we got didn't work. Nothing the Lathem guy recommended when I called to troubleshoot worked, so he stated he would call again on Monday to arrange a replacement. Despite numerous communications, the Lathem person was never heard from again. Despite Lathem's oversight, they quickly replaced it after I alerted them. I appreciate Amazon's prompt answer.
4.2/5
Savings Per Employee of 6 minutes per day or 25 hours in payroll savings per year, per employee
Includes 25 time cards, ribbon, 2 security keys and user guide; Made in USA
Uses only genuine Pyramid 4000R ribbon
Automatically resets for short months, leap year & daylight saving time
Prints date and time, or select from 14 preprogrammed messages for stamping time-sensitive documents
Side loading document feed accommodates right or left-hand printing
Pyramid's #1 seller: tracks employee time, manages job costing or time stamps documents
$234
This time clock is dependable and decent. You can use almost any time card you want with it. The same model, which was 14 years old, was just replaced. We decided not to search for an alternative model because there was no justification for doing so. Instead of printing the minutes in "actual minute" format, it would be preferable to have the option to print the minutes in a percentage format. It would take less time to calculate the day's total. A very high-quality machine all over.
3.9/5
One touch fingerprint verification, 3000 finger template capacity.
TCP/IP Ethernet communication (wired and WiFi included) or USB drive download. Constant computer connection NOT required, high capacity punch memory stores up to 50000 transactions between downloads. Built in flash memory saves data, even without power.
Complete package includes XLS Bio v2 time clock, CompuTime101 time & attendance software for Windows, 6' Ethernet cable, wall mounting bracket and hardware, power supply, quick setup guide, 90 days of setup and technical support, 1 year hardware warranty
Built-in relay can trigger an external bell or buzzer (sold separately) or unlock a magnetic door lock
Buy It, Own It - NO Monthly Fees! Easy Setup + 90 Days FREE Setup Support
$234
Small businesses, which have only upgraded one site to this system so far, fully intend to upgrade all three.The original biometric system was connected to the PC, but when the sensors failed, we had to continue using an extremely old computer in order to avoid paying to "transfer" our data. Can we decline, please?It was really simple to set up. My CD was broken and couldn't be installed correctly, but I was able to find everything I needed on their website (in the paperwork) and presto!As long as the computer you install the timecard software onto is on the same local network, you can use wired or wireless networking, and you can download it from anywhere! (Clearly, this was not the case for us previously.) I found it simple to complete all the setup on the PC and simply upload everything to the device.Staff fingerprinting handled smoothly and swiftly. In five minutes, I believe I enrolled 7 people. Few punches are missed, and those that are appear to be the result of timing mistakes. The electronic time cards are simple to read and comprehend. There is only one break that we require staff to clock out for, therefore we don't use or need any of the more intricate functions.I'm incredibly pleased with this purchase and want to buy a few more.
3.9/5
Avoid needless back and forth when employees request time off directly from the device
Speed up the payroll process by exporting data when employees take a break, lunch, and perform a job transfer from the biometric fingerprint punch clock
Enforce the rules at the time clock by automating policies such as lockouts, shifts, and more
Affordable monthly subscription required and includes lifetime free replacements and unlimited access to customer support 7 days a week
Meet your business needs by tracking a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay period
Gain insights towards cost-effective scheduling with real-time overtime alerts when employees approach or meet overtime
Subscription Required
Eliminate buddy punching when employees clock in or out with a fingerprint scan using advanced biometric time clock technology
$234
These are my early observations as we have not yet used this product over time; I just installed these today. But knowledge I wished I had BEFORE beginning the system installation... If you decide to buy, I hope it helps. The decision was made that this was the best course of action because an employee cannot just hand another employee their ID number or RFID card to punch in on their behalf and must physically be present to do so.Installing isn't that difficult. It's not so easy to create a user account (yes, as others have noted, this is a cloud based-online system). The "Quick Start Guide" that is included in the box is entirely useless because there is no way to get things going quickly. Before mounting the system, I STRONGLY advise reading the instructions. They assume a lot of things, like that you'll create your internet account before installing the clock (s). It was challenging to decide what to do first because my maintenance guy arrived earlier and placed them up before I had an account. If I had been there, I would have been able to use our wifi, but first I would have needed to figure out how to enter the proper area of the time clock system. Additionally, our wifi password has numbers. The instruction booklet includes a chart that demonstrates how to enter letters and special characters using a numerical keyboard but NOT numbers. (Which, surprisingly, was NOT easy even though it should have been.) I had to figure it out on my own, but I can't even recall how I did it now that I'm writing this. If possible, it's ideal to bring a laptop to the location where you mounted the clock so you may switch back and forth between it and the computer (unless the clock is mounted next to a desktop). Additionally, be sure to have all of your employees' contact information on hand (Name, DOB, email, and phone) as you will need it for the computer before entering their information into the time clock (for which you only need their finger and DOB). You will then need to return to the computer to link the fingerprint(s) with the user profiles. By the way, adding more than one fingerprint per user is possible even if there are no instructions for doing so.The Administrator does not count as an employee, and I'm not sure that Supervisors do either, according to the online chat/help function (which I've had to use a couple of times and they are polite and helpful). I made the error of using my regular work email address as the administrator e-mail because I am the Administrator. However, because I am an hourly worker, I had to enter my information in the same manner. However, because I had used our employees' email addresses as their logon names for the system, I had to log back in as the administrator. Since our company's initials are ABC, I had to change the administrator's first name to "ABC" and last name to "Administrator" in order for me to exist separately from that logon. Additionally, a generic work email address has to be used as the Admin email address. Not too difficult, but also not very user-friendly.In California, regardless of the amount of hours worked each week, employees MUST be paid overtime for any hours beyond 8 per day. This could be handled by the clock, but I had to use the online chat service once again. It appears that it is not a viable alternative. The online system must first be informed that employees who work more than 40 hours per week are eligible for overtime pay. THEN, other choices (such as overtime after a specific amount of hours per day or a daily maximum) appear.Additionally, using their "Departments," I created two departments: one for my hourly workers and one for my paid workers. (Everyone punches in; paid employees are responsible for tracking vacation days.) However, as salaried staff are not eligible for overtime, employing the "Departments" function was advantageous because they could be organized as a group in that way.Last but not least, there are no directions for punching in. Even as you read this, I'm sure it seems ridiculous, but I connected my fingerprint to the computer profile, typed my information into the computer, then inserted my fingerprint into the clock. I just stood there after that. Was it necessary for me to enter a few numbers into the clock to indicate that I was punching in for the day? Should I choose a "Department"? I simply touched the reader with my finger, and it punched me. I instantly attempted to punch back out, but I was unsuccessful. (I suppose that's to prevent people from striking again if they think they forgot.) I'm not sure how long the wait will be, though. How long must I wait, for example, if I punch out for the day but then my phone rings and I have to punch back in? I punched in again a little while later and have now punched out once more. Thank you to those of you who read all the way through.
3.7/5
Seven days a week lifetime customer support.
Two-year time clock warranty.
Easily track your employees' start times, break times, lunch times, and finish times with the uPunch Auto Align Time Clock.
Bundle includes uPunch HN3000 Auto Align Time Clock, 100 time cards, two keys, one time card rack, and one ink ribbon.
Automatic card feed aligns punches precisely to track weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly pay periods.
$234
My little business uses the HN3500 as a straightforward time and date stamp. Our requirements are quite simple because the cards are then sent to our payroll department to calculate payroll.For six months, we utilized the time clock without any problems, but then, for some reason unknown, it started to act up. I would have awarded it a single star at that point. However, I immediately got a response when I wrote the vendor to ask for a technical support number. When I called the number, Mario answered. He was really patient and guided me through reprogramming the entire system till the issue was resolved. My time clock is once again flawless. Electronics are just electronics, I've decided. The most crucial component of any piece of equipment is the technical support that comes with it because they can only produce what is put into them. Due to the technical support that came with it, I am rating this time clock with a maximum of 5 stars. It's not too bad with the timer either!
3.7/5
Automatic card feed aligns punches precisely to track weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly pay periods.
Optional FREE cloud-based software.
Bundle includes uPunch HN3000 AutoAlign Time Clock, 100 time cards (5 packs of 20), two 10-slot time card racks, two ribbons, and 6 keys (3 sets).
Easily track your employees' start times, break times, lunch times, and finish times with the uPunch AutoAlign Time Clock.
Two-year time clock warranty included, plus seven days a week lifetime customer support.
$234
My little business uses the HN3500 as a straightforward time and date stamp. Our requirements are quite simple because the cards are then sent to our payroll department to calculate payroll.For six months, we utilized the time clock without any problems, but then, for some reason unknown, it started to act up. I would have awarded it a single star at that point. However, I immediately got a response when I wrote the vendor to ask for a technical support number. When I called the number, Mario answered. He was really patient and guided me through reprogramming the entire system till the issue was resolved. My time clock is once again flawless. Electronics are just electronics, I've decided. The most crucial component of any piece of equipment is the technical support that comes with it because they can only produce what is put into them. Due to the technical support that came with it, I am rating this time clock with a maximum of 5 stars. It's not too bad with the timer either!
3.6/5
Calculates hours on time cards for up to 50 employees to track weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly pay periods
Bundle includes uPunch HN4000 AutoAlign Calculating Time Clock, 200 time cards, two 10-slot time card racks, three ribbons, and 2 keys (1 set).
Easily track your employees' start times, lunch times, and finish times with the uPunch AutoAlign Calculating Time Clock
Calculates overtime, rounds punch times, and deducts lunches and breaks directly on time cards
Seven days a week lifetime customer support
$234
Excellent timer for users in medium-sized and small businesses. It contains two distinct manuals to thoroughly walk you through the procedures, and the setup was actually quite simple.Because there is no way to link the two, their online time sheet manager is essentially useless. Instead, you should utilize a real time clock or software to keep track of your personnel.Overall, I think it looks amazing, and I particularly enjoy how the timesheets themselves are designed. Very thorough yet very simple to read.Regarding the hardware itself, I would say that it appears to be performing an excellent job of keeping track of all my employees, their lunches and breaks, overtones, and other activities. I'd unquestionably suggest it to someone who is sick of keeping track and manually recording the hours. This will greatly simplify both your personal and professional lives.
3.5/5
Eliminate buddy punching when employees clock in or out with a fingerprint scan using advanced biometric time clock technology. Employees can also take a break, lunch, and perform a job transfer right from the clock.
Monthly cloud subscription required with affordably priced plans starting at $20 a month for up to 9 employees. Plans include lifetime replacements, one-on-one training and unlimited customer support 7 days a week.
Subscription Required
Speed up the payroll process by exporting data direct to your payroll provider. Meet your business needs by tracking a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay period.
Gain insights towards cost-effective scheduling with real-time overtime alerts when employees approach or meet overtime.
Enforce the rules at the time clock by automating policies such as lockouts, shifts, and more. Avoid needless back and forth when employees request time off directly from the device.
$234
I have no connection to this business in any form.I spent weeks researching biometric time clocks and was repeatedly let down by their excessive complexity.For the money, I figured I'd give uAttend a shot.Yes, you do need to subscribe to the service, but it was money well spent. It is inexpensive, and if that bothers you, you should truly consider the total cost of ownership of other systems that depend on MSSQL server and all the necessary setup.There is nothing to install; the entire system is web-based. Additionally, because it is web-based, it works with OS X, Windows, and other systems.Since even the images on their own website show a power cord strewn across the wall, I believe they should have manufactured this using POE.We have one that is wall mounted with the POE splitter hidden behind the wall because I didn't like that. No cable mess since this is in the lobby area at the entrance. We want to look like a tech company.In conclusion, buy it! Oh, and this is crucial: relatively few finger prints are incorrectly read when employees clock in.
A time clock, also known as a punch clock or time recorder, is a device that records the start and end times of an employee's shift. There are two types of time clocks: mechanical and electronic. Mechanical time clocks use a paper card that is inserted into the clock. The clock stamps the card with the time and date. Electronic time clocks use a badge or key fob that is swiped or scanned to record the time. Most time clocks are connected to a computer that generates reports on employee hours worked. This information can be used to calculate payroll.
There are a few different names for street clocks, depending on where they are located. In the United Kingdom, they are called public clocks or town clocks. In the United States, they are commonly referred to as tower clocks or street clocks. In Australia, they are called timeballs or timeball towers.
There are three types of clocks: mechanical, electronic, and atomic. Mechanical clocks are the oldest type of clock and use a system of gears and weights to keep track of time. Electronic clocks use an electronic oscillator to keep track of time. Atomic clocks are the most accurate type of clock and use the vibrations of atoms to keep track of time.
There are many ways to measure time, but the two most accurate clocks are atomic clocks and cesium clocks. Atomic clocks use the natural vibration of atoms to keep time, while cesium clocks use the natural vibration of cesium atoms. Both types of clocks are accurate to within a few seconds per day.
Traditional clocks are called pendulum clocks. They have a long, thin rod called a pendulum that hangs from the ceiling. The pendulum swings back and forth, and the clock keeps track of the time by the number of swings it makes.
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