Approved vs. Unapproved Punches
When reviewing time punches in 7shifts, you may see approved and unapproved time punches. This article explains the difference between Unapproved and Approved time punches.
⚠️ Punches can be reviewed by Admin users + Manager/Assistant Manager users assigned to that Location, with the permission: 'Can manage time punches'.
⚠️ Employee Approval of Time Punches can impact the Worked Hours & Wages report. When an employee disputes a punch, it resets the employer approval status back to unapproved. Unapproved punches are excluded from the WH&W report until re-approved by a manager.
⚠️ Employee Approval of Time Punches can impact the Worked Hours & Wages report. When an employee disputes a punch, it resets the employer approval status back to unapproved. Unapproved punches are excluded from the WH&W report until re-approved by a manager.
Unapproved Punches:
- Unapproved punches are listed in grey on the Time Clocking page.
- These are clock-in and clock-out times recorded in 7punches that haven't been reviewed or validated yet. They may require further verification, adjustment, or correction.
- Reasons for unapproved punches could include discrepancies between scheduled shifts and actual punch in and out times, labor exceptions, missed breaks, disputed punches or auto-punch outs.
- Unapproved punches are excluded from Actual Labor costs, the Labor Summary, and the Worked Hours & Wages report in 7shifts.
Approved Punches:
- Approved punches are listed in green on the Time Clocking page.
- These are clock-in and clock-out times reviewed and validated by an Admin, Manager/Assistant Manager, or the system via auto-approval.
- Approval indicates that the time is accurate, compliant with company policies, and ready for payroll processing.
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Approved punches are included in Actual Labor costs in 7shifts reports and are included in the Labor Summary.
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