How GPS Punching Works
When an employee clocks in via the TimeClock 365 mobile app, the device records GPS coordinates at the moment of the punch. Those coordinates are attached to the attendance record — not continuously tracked throughout the day.
This means the system captures where the employee was when they clocked in and out — not their location throughout the workday.
What Managers Can See
- GPS coordinates of each clock-in and clock-out event
- A map view showing punch locations across your workforce
- Geofence alerts if an employee clocks in outside an approved zone
What GPS Time Tracking Is Not
It is not continuous surveillance. TimeClock 365 does not track employee location between punches. The GPS data is tied only to clock-in and clock-out events. This distinction matters for employee privacy and for explaining the system to your team.
Geofencing: Restricting Clock-Ins by Location
Geofencing lets you define approved work locations — a job site, a client address, a warehouse. Employees can only clock in when they're within the defined radius. Attempted punches outside the geofence are blocked or flagged for manager review.
This is particularly useful for construction, healthcare, and field service companies where employees work at multiple client sites.
Addressing Employee Concerns
Most employee pushback on GPS tracking comes from a misunderstanding: they assume it means constant monitoring. Clarifying that GPS is only captured at the punch moment — and showing them the data that's recorded — typically resolves the concern.
TimeClock 365 includes an optional employee-facing view where staff can see their own punch records, including GPS coordinates. Transparency reduces friction.