Make the workday easier to reconstruct
Small contractors need a practical way to collect hours from individual workers and resolve a missed punch while the details are still available. Crews that change jobsites need the same basic timekeeping routine wherever they work.
A simple workflow for your team
Employees use their own sign-in to clock in, record breaks and clock out. The manager checks incomplete entries and reviews completed hours. Employees can see their recent records, so a question about a shift can start with the same information.
Be clear about the pilot’s limits
The current pilot does not offer certified payroll, union rule engines, prevailing-wage calculations, geofenced lockouts or an approved offline clock. Those requirements should be evaluated separately before choosing a timekeeping system.
A low-risk way to try it
Use the pilot for a small test crew. Record a sample day, inspect any long or open shifts, check corrections and compare the export with your current payroll records. Keep every worker’s login separate.
Questions from small teams
How big a team is this for?
Gates Timekeeping is focused on companies with up to 30 employees. Start your evaluation with a smaller group and use sample records.
Will I need a new payroll provider?
No. The pilot produces a worked-hours CSV for review in your existing payroll process. It is not a direct vendor integration.
What does the pilot cost?
Early access is free with no payment card. Planned paid tiers are listed separately on the pricing page; no automatic charge is enabled.
Product guidance for the current early-access pilot. Keep your existing payroll records while evaluating the workflow. Last reviewed October 17, 2026.