Time and Attendance
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      Time and Attendance Overview

      The EBMS software includes time and attendance tools to record the time an employee clocks in and clocks out of work.  These clock in/out times are used to calculate the employee's daily hours.  These clock in (Start Time) and clock out (Stop Time) values can be set using one of the following methods:

      1. Manually entered into the time card: Review Daily Hours for details on the location of the clock in and clock out times within the timecard.

      2. Using the Clock In/Out Times employee list: This dialog is launched by selecting Labor > Clock In/Out Times from the main EBMS menu. Review Entering or Auditing Clock In/Out Employee Times for more details.

      3. Electronic Time Track app: This app will record clock in and clock out times within the timecard and contains the option to add timecard detail lines. Review Time Track App > Using the App for details on the multiple electronic time clock options.  

      4. MyEBMS Time Clock:  This personal time clock can be used on a iphone, Android, or Windows 10 device.  Review MyEBMS Time Clock for details.

      The employee clocks in on the electronic time clocks using a pin code that is set within the Timecard Login entry field of Labor > Workers > General tab. This login pin code field will only show if electronic time clocks are connected to EBMS.

      Time and Attendance Webinar

      Time and Attendance Overview ERP Support Training

      Review Processing Timecards without Processing Payroll for instructions to configure the labor module to record time but not process any payroll.

      Employees' Estimated Daily Hours

      The Advanced tab of each employee contains a clock in and clock out table of times.  These times are used as default daily hours if a time clock is not present.  Review the Clock In/Out Parameters to set the daily hours or to set clock in and out parameters are available to control the employee's start and start time options.

      The daily hours are valuable for almost any worker but are often required when processing piecework or flag pay.

      Tracking Time Within a Work Order

      Each technician is assigned work orders that are scheduled with the customer.  These tasks are created in EBMS using one of the following tools:

      Dispatching

      The MyDispatch app quickly assigns tasks to technicians with a simple drag/drop visual display.  Efficiently adjust and communicate technician schedules while tasks are created, adjusted, and completed.  This tool allows the dispatcher to know the location of each technician, the status of the work orders, and facilitates schedule adjustments.  The on-screen map shows the current location of each technician.  Create tasks in real time, communicate the work order details including the customer’s location, and monitor the progress of each technician.  Combine MyDispatch with the various EBMS task and work order tools needed to manage an entire service team.  Review MyDispatch > Overview for more details