Punch Lock Out

Department-based punch lockout settings prevent employees from clocking in before scheduled start times.

This protects payroll accuracy and enforces consistent shift control.

Example: Production and Delivery begin at 7:00 AM. Administrative staff begin at 8:00 AM. Sales may operate without fixed start restrictions. Each group is assigned to a department, and rules are applied by department.

How Lockout Works

When an employee attempts to punch outside the allowed window, the system displays a “Locked Out” message and refuses the entry.

Employer Benefits

• Prevents unauthorized early-in payroll time
• Reduces time theft and buddy punching
• Improves payroll calculation accuracy
• Aligns staffing with operational needs
• Reinforces punctuality and schedule discipline

Departments may be configured to pay to the minute or use punch rounding methods, such as standard 15-minute rounding. Rules are flexible and applied consistently across employee groups.

Modern time and attendance systems allow employers to control labor costs without manual oversight at every shift start.

FAQ

Can different departments have different rules?
Yes. Punch lockout and rounding rules are assigned by department.

Does lockout affect payroll calculations?
Yes. Only approved punches within allowed windows are recorded.