Time card
A time card, also known as an attendance record or clocking-in sheet, is a document used to record an individual’s working hours, including their start and finish times, breaks, and any absences. It typically includes columns for the date, employee name, job title, and the number of hours worked.
In the UK, time cards are often used in manual systems where employees clock-in and out using a physical device, such as a punch clock or an electronic time-recording system. The information recorded on the time card is then used to calculate an individual’s pay, including their hourly rate, overtime, and any deductions for holidays, sick leave, or other absences.
A complete definition of a time card would include:
- A record of an employee’s working hours, including start and finish times
- Details of breaks taken during the day
- Records of any absences, such as holiday, sickness, or bereavement leave
- Calculations for pay, including hourly rate, overtime, and deductions
- Compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations, such as the Working Time Regulations 1998
Time cards are often used in industries where employees work variable hours, such as hospitality, retail, or manufacturing. However, with the increasing use of automated time-recording systems, paper-based time cards are becoming less common.
In modern HR practices, electronic time-recording systems have largely replaced traditional time cards. These systems allow for more accurate and efficient recording of working hours, as well as easier calculation of pay and other benefits.
AceRota’s automated time-tracking feature allows employees to clock-in and out using their mobile device, eliminating the need for manual time cards and reducing errors associated with paper-based systems.
