Make the workday easier to reconstruct
Different supervisors and locations can develop different ways of recording hours. That inconsistency often matters more than the number of locations. A clear clock-in, correction and approval routine gives the office a better starting point.
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
Do not confuse a location label with proof of where all work happened. The pilot does not promise location-specific wage calculations or automatic compliance across jurisdictions. Configure and verify your own pay-period practices.
A low-risk way to try it
Start with two locations and one person responsible for review. Test who can see the records, confirm how people moving between locations record time and compare the worked-hours export against existing payroll records.
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.