Location-verified clock-ins for teams that aren’t at a desk.
GPS-verified clock-ins for field technicians, construction crews, and multi-site staff — tracked only during work hours, never as a background location feed.
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Why location disputes are common without GPS verification
For field teams and multi-site staff, “were they actually on site” is a recurring dispute that manual sign-in sheets can’t settle — a signature doesn’t prove location. Without location verification, managers end up either taking every clock-in on faith or spending time cross-checking against other evidence after the fact.
StaffTiming verifies clock-in location against defined work sites, flagging a clock-in that happens outside the expected geofence rather than silently accepting it. Tracking is scoped strictly to active work sessions — the app isn’t a continuous background location feed, and location data stops the moment the shift ends.
Everything this covers
Geofenced clock-in verification
Confirms clock-ins happen within a defined radius of the actual job site.
Multi-site support
Configure multiple work sites for staff who rotate between locations.
Route tracking for field visits
Optional route logging for roles like delivery or field service that move between multiple stops in a shift.
Scoped to active work sessions only
Location tracking runs only while clocked in — never a continuous background feed.
Exception flagging
Automatically flags clock-ins outside the expected geofence for manager review.
Map-based shift reporting
Visual reporting showing where tracked work actually happened, by site or by employee.
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Why teams choose this over the alternative
Scoped, not continuous
Location tracking activates only during clocked-in work sessions, never as background surveillance.
Built for real field logistics
Multi-site and route tracking support teams that move between locations in a single shift.
Clear exception handling
Out-of-geofence clock-ins are flagged for review, not silently accepted or silently blocked.
Settles disputes with data
Location-verified records replace “he-said, she-said” attendance disputes.
How GPS clock-in works
- Define job sitesAdd each site with a geofence — the area where clocking in counts as on site.
- Workers clock in on their phoneThe app records location at clock-in and clock-out and checks it against the site.
- Exceptions are flaggedA clock-in outside the geofence is flagged for review, not silently accepted or blocked.
- Field visits can be loggedFor roles that move between locations, route tracking records visits during the work session only.
- Hours flow to timesheetsVerified hours appear on the timesheet with a map view for supervisors.
Using GPS tracking responsibly
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Track location only during work sessions | Continuous tracking outside working hours |
| Tell workers exactly when location is recorded | Enabling GPS without notice |
| Use geofences to verify attendance | Using location data for unrelated purposes |
| Review exceptions with the worker | Automatic penalties for every flagged clock-in |
| Set a clear retention period | Keeping location history indefinitely |
Industries that rely on GPS clock-in
- Construction and field services — crews across several job sites.
- Real estate — agents at showings and inspections.
- Healthcare — staff across multiple facilities.
- Staffing agencies — workers placed at client sites.
For the legal side, read GPS employee tracking: what is allowed and what isn’t.
Common questions
Does GPS tracking run all day, even when not clocked in?
No — location tracking is strictly scoped to active work sessions and stops the moment the employee clocks out.
What happens if someone clocks in outside the defined work site?
The clock-in is flagged for manager review rather than automatically rejected, since there can be legitimate reasons (approved remote work, site changes).
Do employees need to be told GPS tracking is in use?
Yes — clear disclosure is both a legal requirement in most jurisdictions and a trust issue; StaffTiming shows employees when location tracking is active.
Does this work if a job site doesn’t have reliable GPS signal, like an indoor facility?
Location accuracy depends on device GPS/network signal; for consistently low-signal environments, we recommend pairing GPS with a manual site check-in option.
How accurate is GPS clock-in?
Accuracy depends on the phone and surroundings — usually good outdoors and weaker inside large buildings. Geofences should be sized with that in mind, and exceptions reviewed rather than auto-rejected.
Can one worker clock in at different sites on different days?
Yes. Multi-site support lets workers clock in at whichever defined site they are working that day.
Do office staff need GPS tracking?
Usually not. GPS is typically enabled only for field and multi-site roles; office and remote staff can use other tracking methods.
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