Time & Attendance
Accurate time and attendance tracking is essential for Fair Work compliance and payroll accuracy. These guides help you implement reliable systems for capturing work hours, managing breaks, and maintaining the records required by Australian employment law.
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Timesheet and attendance requirements in childcare
Learn attendance and timesheet requirements for childcare providers under Fair Work and ECEC regulations. Includes educator ratio tracking tips.
Break tracking and overtime rules in healthcare
Understand break and overtime rules for healthcare workers under Fair Work. Covers minimum break durations, fatigue management, and penalty rate requirements.
Time and attendance compliance for restaurants
Learn how restaurants can meet Fair Work rules with accurate time tracking. Covers clock-in systems, break recording, and penalty rate documentation.
Attendance anomalies that signal system issues
Learn to spot attendance patterns that indicate system, process, or compliance issues before they become major problems.
Managing unplanned absences without disrupting operations
Learn how to manage unplanned absences with minimal disruption using backup rosters, communication protocols, and cross-training strategies.
What makes a timesheet legally defensible in Australia
Learn what Fair Work expects from timesheets and how to protect your business in disputes. Covers record standards, approval workflows, and audit trails.
Time clock hardware options & costs guide
A practical Australian guide to time clock systems, comparing biometric hardware, RFID, attendance machines, costs, and modern tablet-based alternatives.
Meal break and overtime entitlements by industry award
Understand break and overtime tracking requirements under Fair Work. Practical guidance for Australian employers managing shift workers.
Timesheet approval workflows explained
Implement approval workflows that reduce payroll disputes and timesheet errors. Practical steps for Australian businesses managing shifts.
Choosing the right clock-in method for your team
Compare GPS and tablet clock-in options for Australian teams. See which time tracking method suits different work environments.
Fair Work record-keeping: time tracking compliance
Learn what Fair Work requires from Australian employers for time tracking, record-keeping obligations, and how accurate timesheets protect your business.
Attendance policy updates to roll out next year
Update attendance policies ahead of the new year. Review clock-in procedures, absence notification, and Fair Work compliance for Australian businesses.
Attendance KPI review: what to keep and what to change
Review attendance KPIs to focus on what matters next year. Analyse absenteeism, punctuality, and patterns to set realistic targets for Australian businesses.
Attendance improvements to prioritise next year
Identify attendance improvements to prioritise next year. Audit current performance, upgrade technology, and train managers for Australian businesses.
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Time & Attendance FAQs
- Employers must keep records of hours worked, overtime, breaks taken, and leave for each employee. These records must be kept for 7 years and be accessible for Fair Work inspections. Digital time tracking systems simplify compliance.
- Use digital clock-in systems with photo verification or GPS location tracking. Set geofencing rules so staff can only clock in from approved locations. Review timesheet anomalies regularly and address patterns of early clock-ins or buddy punching.
- Yes. Most Modern Awards require a 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 5-6 hours, plus paid rest breaks. The specific rules vary by award. Tracking breaks ensures compliance and prevents disputes during audits.
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