Employee Time Clock

Clocking In

1. Go to /employees/time-clock
2. Select your name from employee list
3. Enter your PIN or employee ID
4. Select register/terminal location
5. Click "Clock In"
6. System records start time automatically

Managing Breaks

Starting a Break

1. Click "Start Break" button
2. Select break type:
   • Lunch: Unpaid 30-60 minute break
   • Break: Paid 10-15 minute rest break
   • Other: Custom break type
3. System pauses your time (unpaid breaks only)

Ending a Break

1. Click "End Break" button
2. System resumes time tracking
3. Break duration recorded

Recording Tips

Track tips earned during your shift for accurate payroll and tax reporting.

Adding Tips

1. Click "Add Tip" button while clocked in
2. Enter tip amount
3. Select tip type:
   • Cash: Cash tips received (not in drawer)
   • Credit Card: Tips from card transactions
4. Optionally link to sale ID
5. Add notes if needed
6. Submit

Clocking Out

1. Ensure you're not on break (end break if needed)
2. Click "Clock Out" button
3. Add end-of-shift notes (optional)
4. Review shift summary:
   • Total hours worked
   • Regular hours (up to 8)
   • Overtime hours (over 8)
   • Break time
   • Tips earned
5. Confirm clock out

Overtime Calculation

Point Plus POS automatically calculates overtime:

• Regular Time: First 8 hours per day at standard rate
• Overtime: Hours over 8 per day at 1.5× rate (time and a half)
• Overtime rate is configurable in payroll settings
• Weekly overtime also tracked (over 40 hours/week)

Payroll Reports

Managers can generate payroll reports at /payroll/reports:

• Filter by employee and date range
• View total hours, regular pay, overtime pay, and tips
• Export to CSV for payroll processing
• Detailed breakdown of each shift
• Compliance reports for labor laws

Troubleshooting