Time In / Time Out (Clock)
Factor's Time In / Time Out feature lets employees clock in and out to record their actual working hours, separate from the billable time they log against projects and phases. Think of it as a digital punch clock that tracks when someone starts work, takes breaks, and ends their day.
How It Works
When an employee starts their workday, they clock in — when they finish, they clock out. Each punch is timestamped using your firm's configured time zone, so all entries stay consistent across your team regardless of where people are physically located.
Punch Categories
Your firm administrator sets up clock punch categories that describe what a punch represents — for example, a regular shift, a lunch break, or another break type. When clocking in or out, employees select the appropriate category, which keeps records organized and makes payroll and reporting cleaner.
Break Tracking
Factor can track breaks as part of the clock workflow. Most employees are expected to record their breaks, but administrators can mark specific people as exempt from break tracking if that fits your firm's policy.
How It Relates to Timesheets and Payroll
The clock feature records attendance and hours present, which is separate from billable time entries logged against project phases. Both feed into Factor's broader time and payroll systems. Clock data supports payroll processing, which respects your firm's configured pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly) and each employee's payroll type.
Setup
To enable the clock feature:
Go to SETTINGS and click Your Firm on the blue bar.
In the Preferences area, flip the "Enable required users to enter daily time clock information" switch to Yes.
Once enabled, the Lists tab in SETTINGS will include options for adding break types.