Google Maps for GPS accuracy
RosterElf's time & attendance integrates deeply with Google Maps to deliver pinpoint-accurate location data. Every clock-in and clock-out is verified against Google's real-time mapping engine, so you always know your team is in the right place at the right time.
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Built on Google Maps accuracy
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Live map verification for every shift
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Google-verified clock-ins you can trust
Why Google Maps gives RosterElf
unmatched GPS accuracy
Industry-leading accuracy through the world's best mapping engine
Most platforms rely on basic phone GPS.
RosterElf goes further. Every location check is validated through Google Maps, the most accurate mapping system on the planet.
This gives you unmatched precision when verifying staff clock-in locations.
Live google maps data for every clock-in & clock-out
Google Maps constantly updates roads, boundaries, and points of interest.
RosterElf taps into this live data so your time & attendance checks remain accurate even as locations evolve.
Every clock event is validated with google maps precision
With RosterElf, clock-ins aren't just GPS pins — they're Google-verified location events.
Managers can trust the data, staff trust the fairness, and payroll runs perfectly with fewer exceptions.
For UK employers, these GPS-verified records support Working Time Regulations record-keeping obligations by creating timestamped proof of actual hours worked. Approved timesheets export directly to Xero for accurate UK payroll runs.
GPS tracking and UK data protection
UK employers using GPS for clock-in verification must comply with UK GDPR and guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). RosterElf is designed around these requirements — location is only captured at the moment of clock-in and clock-out, not continuously throughout a shift. This aligns with the ICO's proportionality principles for workplace monitoring.
Data minimisation
Location is captured only at clock-in and clock-out events — never during shifts. RosterElf collects only what is needed for attendance verification, nothing more.
Transparency
Employees can see the geofence boundary on their clock-in screen before they submit. They know exactly what area is monitored and when location data is recorded.
Purpose limitation
GPS data is used solely for attendance verification — confirming an employee was at the correct work site when they clocked in or out. It is not used for performance monitoring or continuous surveillance.
Secure storage with audit trails
All location records are encrypted and stored securely with full audit trails. Managers can review clock-in locations for compliance purposes while employee privacy is protected.
Combined with time and attendance tracking, GPS-verified clock-ins create a complete compliance picture: accurate hours, verified locations, and exportable records for WTR and payroll obligations.
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Common questions about Google Maps integration
- Google Maps provides the most accurate and reliable location data available, combining GPS satellites, Wi-Fi networks, cell towers, and real-time map updates. This multi-layered approach ensures RosterElf can verify employee locations with precision, even in challenging environments.
- In RosterElf, navigate to your location settings and define a geofence radius around each work site using our interactive Google Maps interface. You can adjust the boundary size to match your needs, and employees will only be able to clock in when they're physically within that defined area.
- Google Maps typically provides accuracy within 3-10 meters in optimal conditions. In urban areas with tall buildings or indoor environments, accuracy may vary slightly, but RosterElf's integration compensates by using multiple location signals to maintain reliable verification.
- Yes, though accuracy may vary depending on building materials and mobile signal strength. Google Maps uses a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell tower data to improve indoor location accuracy. If signal issues occur, RosterElf flags the clock-in for manager review to maintain attendance control.
- Yes. Employees must enable location services on their mobile device and grant permission to the RosterElf app. Without location access, the app won't be able to verify they're at the workplace and clock-in will be restricted.
- RosterElf's GPS time and attendance system is powered by Google Maps integration. This ensures you get industry-leading accuracy rather than relying on basic device GPS alone, which can be less reliable.