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Set up clocking and attendance rules

Activate a location, check its NFC station and configure how attendance is reviewed.

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Enable a location when it is ready

  1. Step 1: With the required settings access, open Settings → Clocking and choose the location.
  2. Step 2: Check the clock-in station registration and the activation panel. Complete activation only when the workplace's station is ready to use.
  3. Step 3: Read the activation confirmation: enabling employee clocking activates Time & Attendance billing for that location.
  4. Step 4: Confirm the location timezone, then check the registered station status and recent tap information.
  5. Step 5: Test a fresh station tap and show staff how to hold the clocking button and wait for confirmation.

Review attendance rules

  • Review the early clock-in allowance, late arrival grace period and late clock-out allowance.
  • Choose when early arrivals, late arrivals and late finishes should be flagged for review.
  • Check missed clock-out reminder and closure limits separately. These protect open entries when someone forgets to finish.
  • Explain that recorded and payable times can differ under the location's rules or a reviewed adjustment.

Rota access does not activate clocking

Employees can have access to a published rota before the location's clocking service is activated. If the station or activation status looks wrong, resolve that setup before asking staff to use it.