Time clocks / BUDDY PUNCHING
Stop Buddy Punching in its Tracks.
Buddy punching comes at a cost and now you can have all the tools you need to prevent it.
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Eliminate time theft.
Homebase time clocks deter buddy punching and enable easy verification
- Auto-assigned PINs prevent unintentional buddy punching.
- Cameras capture photos of who is clocking in and out.
- Managers can swiftly approve hours with clock data.
Effectively communicate the rules.
- Don’t wait for buddy punching to happen: proactively communicate rules with easy and accessible tools.
- Already have time theft policies in play? Get them reviewed by Homebase HR experts.
- We help you be an open book with new hire onboarding.
High-tech tracking with GPS.
- With Homebase’s Essentials plan, GPS snapshots record your employees’ location during clock-in.
- Verify where employees are to prevent time theft and early clock-ins.
- Set custom geo-fences around approved clock-in sites, whether it’s 150 feet, 1 block, or 5 blocks of a location.
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I love it!!!!
Ease to use. Clear UI.
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Great app!
Very clever and convenient!
Easy to use!
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About Buddy Punching
Frequently Asked Questions
What is buddy punching?
Buddy punching typically occurs when employees clock in or out for each other to avoid clocking in late or losing wages.
How do I prevent/stop buddy punching?
After implementing a clear policy against buddy punching, use Homebase software like our free Time Clock app that gives a unique PIN to each employee and takes a picture of whoever is clocking in to reduce and stop time theft.
Can time clocks prevent buddy punching?
You bet. Time clock apps like Homebase prevent buddy punching by assigning unique PIN codes to your employees to clock themselves in. Each team member gets a unique code that you can update anytime.
Is buddy punching illegal?
In many cases, buddy punching can be considered payroll fraud and is grounds for termination, because the employee is getting paid for time they didn’t work. Employers face legal risks too, like overtime violations from stolen hours.
