GPS geofencing that keeps clock-ins honest
Staff set a per-site GPS radius for location-restricted mobile clock-ins. The system disables the clock-in button until employees are physically inside the geofence, and managers can layer in time tolerance settings and photo verification for added accountability.
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Set GPS radius per site using Google Maps
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Enable mobile clock-ins only within the geofence
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Control with time tolerance and photo proof
Set your GPS radius once — enforce it everywhere
Pin the site, add a plus Code, done
Define each site's location precisely (address or Plus Code) and choose a GPS tolerance (radius).
Larger sites? Increase the tolerance slightly; small storefronts can be tight. The mobile Clock In button won't enable unless the employee is inside the geofence.
Mobile clock-ins that just work
On site, tap clock In — otherwise, no dice
Staff open the Shifts tab, select Today, and tap Clock In.
If they're late, they're prompted to give a reason, and if photo proof is enabled, they take a quick selfie before the status updates to Clocked In with Break and Clock Out options available.
GPS clock in tolerance without payroll pain
Set fair buffers by site
Use Time Tolerance to create a small early/late window per site, reducing queues without compromising approval accuracy later. You control the window; managers still approve exact times in payroll. Track live wage costs while you schedule and compare totals by site, day or week before you publish.
Built-in break and rule checks help you stay aligned with your settings, and approved hours flow through to payroll via integrations—so multi-location rostering stays accurate from roster to pay.
Live geo-fence attendance across sites
Track attendance within your GPS zones
The Live Time Clock gives managers a live view of who's late, clocked in, on break, or finished across every site. Real-time GPS tracking confirms each clock-in happens within the set geofence, keeping attendance records accurate and transparent.
Enable smartphone clock-ins to automatically update web and mobile dashboards, so you can spot issues early and act before service is affected.
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Frequently asked questions
- GPS geofencing creates a virtual boundary around your workplace using GPS coordinates. When enabled, staff can only clock in through the RosterElf time and attendance system when they're physically inside the geofence radius. This prevents early clock-ins from home or remote locations.
- Simply enter your workplace address or Plus Code in RosterElf, then set the GPS tolerance radius (typically 50-200 metres depending on your site size). The system creates a virtual perimeter, and staff smartphones automatically detect whether they're inside the zone when attempting to clock in.
- GPS accuracy is typically within 5-10 metres under good conditions. RosterElf lets you adjust the geofence radius to account for GPS variance, building size, or parking areas. Larger sites can use wider tolerances while maintaining location verification.
- No, the clock-in button is disabled when staff are outside the geofence. They'll receive a message indicating they need to be at the work location. Managers are alerted if someone attempts to clock in from an invalid location, helping prevent time fraud.
- Geofencing is designed for mobile clock-ins via smartphone. The tablet kiosk time clock is physically located at your workplace, so GPS verification isn't required. You can use both methods together for maximum flexibility.
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