Is geofencing legal for employee tracking?

Yes, generally geofencing is legal for tracking employees during work hours and on company property, though laws vary by region and consent is often required.

Does geofencing drain battery?

Modern geofencing uses efficient OS-level services to minimize battery drain compared to continuous GPS tracking.

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What is Geofencing?

Geofencing is a location-based service that uses GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular data to trigger a pre-programmed action when a mobile device enters or leaves a virtual boundary. In time tracking, it ensures employees can only clock in from approved worksites.

How Geofencing Works in Time Tracking

1Set a virtual perimeter on a map (e.g., around a job site).
2Employee enters the zone with a mobile app.
3The system unlocks the 'Clock In' button, or automatically clocks them in.

Why Geofencing is Critical for Compliance

Geofencing provides verifiable data on employee location, which is critical for labor compliance standards like DCAA. It prevents time theft by ensuring presence on site during work hours.

The ClockIt Connection

ClockIt’s geofencing feature allows managers to set multiple job sites with a 200-meter radius, ensuring accurate time logs linked to specific locations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is geofencing legal for employee tracking?: Yes, generally geofencing is legal for tracking employees during work hours and on company property, though laws vary by region and consent is often required.
Does geofencing drain battery?: Modern geofencing uses efficient OS-level services to minimize battery drain compared to continuous GPS tracking.

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