How can I stop employees from buddy punching?

Implementing biometric time clocks or requiring photo verification at clock-in are the most effective ways to eliminate buddy punching.

Is buddy punching illegal?

Yes, buddy punching is a form of fraud and theft. Both the employee clocking in and the one being clocked in for can face disciplinary action or termination.

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What is Buddy Punching?

Buddy punching is a type of time theft where one employee clocks in or out for another using their credentials. This fraudulent practice inflates payroll costs and undermines workplace fairness.

How Buddy Punching Happens

1Employees share PINs, passwords, or badges.
2One employee arrives late or leaves early.
3A co-worker clocks in or out for them to make it appear they worked a full shift.

The Cost of Time Theft

The American Payroll Association estimates that buddy punching accounts for 2.2% of gross payroll losses. Eliminating it is crucial for fair compensation and cost control.

Preventing Buddy Punching with ClockIt

ClockIt prevents buddy punching using advanced biometric features like facial recognition, photo capture on clock-in, and fingerprint scanning integrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I stop employees from buddy punching?: Implementing biometric time clocks or requiring photo verification at clock-in are the most effective ways to eliminate buddy punching.
Is buddy punching illegal?: Yes, buddy punching is a form of fraud and theft. Both the employee clocking in and the one being clocked in for can face disciplinary action or termination.

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