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Time Correction Request

When a clock-in or clock-out is missed or incorrect, submit a correction request for manager approval.

Overtime Request Process

WorkVell recommends pre-approving overtime. Unapproved overtime triggers an alert for managers.

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QR Code Punch Kiosk

How to clock in and out using the QR code kiosk on a tablet or smartphone.

IC Card Punch Setup

Register Suica, PASMO, or any NFC card as an employee badge for tap-to-punch clock-in.

Face Recognition Punch

Clock in and out with facial recognition — no card or device needed.

Timesheet Review & Approval

At month-end, managers review and approve timesheets before payroll processing.

Late Arrival, Early Departure & Absence

How to submit requests for late arrivals, early departures, and unplanned absences, plus how they affect pay.

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Pre/Post Overtime Request Flow Settings

Admins can require overtime requests either before or after the extra hours are worked.

Admin

Multi-Location Clock Management

Set different clocking rules per office or store location.

Admin

Setting Regular Working Hours

Configure standard start time, end time, and break hours per employee or contract type.

Admin

Rest Interval Alert Settings

Set alerts when employees work without the recommended 11-hour rest interval between shifts.

Admin

36 Agreement Alert & Monthly Overtime Cap Management

Receive alerts when employees approach the statutory overtime limit of 45 hours/month or 360 hours/year.

Admin

Bulk Timesheet Approval

Approve multiple employees' timesheets at once as a manager or approver.

Recording Break Times (Auto-Deduction vs Clock-In)

Choose between automatic break deduction or time-clocked break tracking, with setup instructions.

Admin

Setting Up Flexible Work Hours (Variable Working Time System)

Configure a variable working hours system where total hours averaged over a defined period meet legal limits.

Attendance Management for Remote/Telework

Clock in/out, log work location, and manage mid-day absences during telework using WorkVell.

Admin

Monthly Attendance Lock and Admin Confirmation Flow

Lock monthly attendance data after review so it can be handed off to payroll, and handle post-lock corrections.

Employee

Preventing Missed Punches (Alerts and Reminders)

Configure automatic reminders for employees who forget to clock in/out, and monitor real-time attendance status.

Admin

Reading Attendance Reports and Using Monthly Aggregates

Analyze monthly attendance data by department and employee for overtime, leave usage, and attendance rates.

Employee

Overview of all punch-in methods available in WorkVell

Complete guide to all attendance punch-in methods: browser, QR, IC card, face recognition, GPS.

Admin

Setting up and using the punch-in kiosk (shared terminal)

How to set up a shared punch-in kiosk terminal for employees without individual devices.

Admin

Timesheet Submission and Approval Flow

How employees submit timesheets and how managers approve them in WorkVell.

GPS Clock-In (Location Verification)

Use your smartphone's GPS to clock in and out from approved locations.

Employee

How to Request Clock-In Time Correction

How employees request corrections to incorrect or missed clock-in records.

Overtime Alerts and Notifications

Configure automatic alerts when an employee approaches or exceeds overtime limits.

Employee

Approving Clock-In Corrections (Managers)

How managers review and approve employee clock-in correction requests.

Pre-Approval vs Post-Approval for Overtime

Differences between pre-approval and post-approval workflows for overtime.

Admin

Clock-In Device Types and Selection Guide

Types of clock-in methods in WorkVell and how to choose the right one.

Admin

Monthly Attendance Aggregation and Period Close

How to aggregate monthly attendance data and close the payroll period.

Admin

Setting Attendance Alerts for 36-Agreement Violations

How to configure alerts for overtime limit violations and missed clock-ins.

Admin

Clock-In for External Work and Off-Site Assignments

How field workers and off-site employees clock in for attendance.

Hourly Paid Leave Requests and Calculation

How to request paid leave in hourly increments and how it is calculated.

Employee

Applying for and Approving Clock-In Corrections

How employees request clock-in corrections and how managers approve them.

Admin

Flextime Core Time Settings

How to configure core time for a flextime work arrangement.

Deemed Working Hours for Outside-Office Work

Requirements for applying deemed working hours to employees who frequently work off-site.

Annual Paid Leave Obligation: 5 Days Minimum

How to track and manage the mandatory 5-day annual paid leave requirement.

Admin

Month-End Attendance Closing Procedures

Step-by-step procedures for month-end attendance closing.

Admin

Automating Attendance and Shift Notifications

How to configure automatic notifications for absences, missed clock-ins, and overtime.

Admin

Factory and Manufacturing-Specific Attendance Settings

Attendance configuration tips for factories and manufacturing workplaces.

Remote Work Attendance Recording and Management

How to record and manage attendance for remote workers.

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Overtime Request: Pre-approval vs. Post-approval

What the 'Type' field on the overtime request form means: when to choose pre-approval vs. post-approval.

Employee

Handling Employees Who Frequently Forget to Punch In

How to handle employees who repeatedly forget to punch in or out, with automatic alerts.

What to Write in the Reason Field

What to include in the 'Reason' field on time corrections and overtime requests, and why it matters.

Leave Duration Type: Full Day, Half Day, Hourly

How to choose the right duration type (full day / AM half / PM half / hourly) on your paid leave request.

Admin

Changing Work Arrangement Mid-Month

How WorkVell handles changes to work arrangements that take effect mid-month.

Employee

Attendance Recording for Direct-to-Customer and Direct-Home-from-Customer Trips

How to record attendance for employees who go directly to clients or home without passing through the office.

Admin

Locking Attendance Data (Monthly Close)

How to lock attendance data after the monthly close to prevent unauthorized changes.

Employee

When you see "Duplicate punch detected"

Punching again within 60 seconds of your previous punch shows "Duplicate punch detected." Here is what it means and how to fix it.

Admin

Punch button modes (Smart / Separated / Collapsed)

How to configure the punch buttons for the kiosk and employee dashboard, per branch.

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Can I Disable the Button Punch Method?

The button punch (Normal Punch) method is always enabled and cannot be turned off. It is available on all branches regardless of add-on subscriptions.

Can I Disable the Punch Button on Dashboard or Attendance Page?

The punch widget on the dashboard can be removed. However, the clock-in/out button on the Attendance page cannot be disabled.

Admin

Work Interval (Kinmu Interval) Rules and Monitoring

The Work Interval rule requires at least 11 hours between end of work and start of next shift. Learn how to configure and monitor this in WorkVell.

Employee

Submitting a punch correction request

How to request a correction yourself when you forgot to clock out, a time is wrong, or a break is missing.

Admin

Approving punch correction requests

Approving or rejecting submitted punch corrections, how the notified approver is resolved, and how issued payroll is handled.