Time punching setup checklist
Time punching is a method of recording work time in Replicon. Employees punch in when they start working, and punch out when they stop working.
The table below outlines all steps for setting up Replicon to allow users to track time by punching in and out. Features should be set up in the order given below.
Refer to How time punching works for more information.
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Feature to set up |
What the feature does |
Configure at |
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Enable punch permissions |
Allows users to access punch functionality. Admin requires:
Supervisor requires:
Payroll Manager requires:
*This option is disabled by default, since it isn’t commonly used. |
Administration > Employees and Organization > Permission Sets |
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Set up punch validation rules (Optional) |
Punch validation rules define requirements for a punch, flagging invalid punches as either errors or warnings.They are assigned to punch entry policies. |
Administration > Punch Time Entry > Punch Validation Rules |
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Set up punch rounding rules (Optional) |
Rounding rules automatically round time punches, to make payroll calculations simpler or to give shift workers a grace period.They are assigned to punch entry policies. |
Administration > Punch Time Entry > Rounding Rules |
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Set up punch entry policies |
Punch entry policies allow users to create punches, and define a variety of settings related to punches.They are assigned to users in their user profiles. |
Administration > Punch Time Entry > Punch Entry Policies |
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Create places (Optional) |
Places are geographical ranges defined by virtual fences – sometimes known as geofences – that display as blue circles on punch maps, so supervisors can easily identify punches that fall outside the user’s assigned place.They are assigned to users in their user profiles. |
Administration > Punch Time Entry > Places |
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Assign punch settings to users |
On the Punch Time Entry tab:
On the Timesheets tab: Assign users a punch timesheet, if punch hours require approval, and will be used in payroll, billing, or costing. |
Administration > Employees and Organization > Users > Punch Time Entry and Timesheets |
FAQs
Can you define a fence’s perimeter by entering latitude and longitude coordinates?
No, you can only click a location, and define the radius of the of the fence area.
If a punch breaks a validation rule, is it still recorded?
Yes, punches are always recorded, and are flagged in timesheets, on x, and on y, if applicable, if they’re invalid.
Related links
How time punching works
Setting up punch entry policies
Setting up punch entry policies
Setting up punch rounding rules
Creating places