The TimeIPS server is normally located in your administrative offices. If you are unable to access the administrative sections of your TimeIPS system, the following instructions walk you through troubleshooting.

TimeIPS is an electronic devices that requires power to operate. If TimeIPS is not getting sufficient power, employee's will not be able to clock in and out and administrators will not be able to view employee's time from the web pages.

The Sign-off Report displays employees hours worked in regular time, overtime, and doubletime for the select date range and includes a signature line for the employee and supervisor.

Setting up DynDNS to work around a non static IP address for remote clocks

Cannot Send/Receive E-mails.

The TimeIPS Holidays feature automatically allocates paid holiday hours. The Payroll Integration with Benefits Tracking module is required.

The spring DST transition results in workweek changes that can generate unexpected overtime hours in businesses with employees working across workweek boundaries.

TimeIPS can validate employee identification using hand punch validation. Employees clock in and out of TimeIPS and are asked to present their hand for validation.

TimeIPS Divisions are designed for companies that own, operate, or provide staff to independent business units. Each Division module allows for the creation of an additional sub-company where virtually all the operations in TimeIPS are available,

Details and tips on installing, running and managing TimeIPS in a Virtual Machine.

The IPSIPS Intelligent Personnel System Upgrade Module upgrades TimeIPS Digital Time Clocks to Intelligent Personnel Systems which includes system enhancements including schedule deviation alerts, 30 active jobs, and e-mailing backups.

This Burdened Rate Module provides the ability to create and manage burdened rate which can be configured for each type of pay, for each employee, based on hours worked.

The TimeIPS® Enterprise Permissions Module provides the ability to create and manage permission groups that grant access or control over user-selectable groups of items.

TimeIPS can directly transfer employees' time worked into MasterBuilder with the MasterBuilder integration feature available in the optional IPSEPI enhanced payroll integration module.

Pay for worked time can be modified by jobs, shifts, holidays and overrides.

The steps for the initial configuration of your TimeIPS Master server are outlined in this article.

Overview of hardware compatibility for TimeIPS 2.x and 3.x.

A comprehensive guide to how Overtime Policies and Workweek Groups work in TimeIPS.

The Approvals Modules allows for managers and employees to approve weekly timesheets.

TimeIPS maintains employee records for both active and released employees. This article explains how to inactivate and reactivate employees.

Single Sign On and Password syncronization options with TimeIPS and external Systems

The Real-Time Work Order Tracking module provides the ability to create work orders. Each work order can contain one or more jobs, with specific details for what needs to be done on each job.

Payroll includes payroll settings and exports.

The TimeIPS® Database Read-Only Access Module allows setting a password to enable read-only access directly to the TimeIPS database. This allows users with database experience to write queries for external applications including custom reporting.&a

TimeIPS supports graceful shut down with APC brand Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery backup devices. Most APC brand SmartUPS and BackUPS devices are supported. The IPSIPS module is required.

The IPSASH Advanced Schedule module extends the IPSSCH schedule module to allow multiple complex rules with conditions, actions and repeat/date ranges.

A pending or locked payroll can have influence outside the dates of the payroll when it overlaps workweeks

The TimeIPS Relay Control System is intended for the following applications: Signaling the beginning and/or the end of a shift. Providing a warning prior to the beginning of a work period.

The TimeIPS Shift module allows shifts to be created and time entered for those shifts.

Calendar icons do not open the pop up calendar when clicked on. (in Time Report, selecting birth date, etc.)

The steps for the initial configuration of your TimeIPS ASP server are outlined in this article.

The TimeIPS API modules provide a programming API to allow integration with external systems.

The IPSJOB Enhanced Real-Time Job / Project Tracking module allows tracking of unlimited active jobs.

TimeIPS Holiday Generation Overview shows the settings for all holidays and all groups.

Schedule Violations Report

Employees can view their weekly work schedule.

This powerful upgrade module provides the ability to create and manage piecework. Multiple custom piecework items can be created to accommodate a wide range of per-item and non-worked-time-based pay including units, tips, commissions and bonuse

An implementation guide for TimeIPS administrators for configuring and understanding the TimeIPS system.

The Network Clock is primarily used to clock in and out. The clock also offers a System Menu which can be used to configure the device and access other functions. This article covers how to enroll employee badges at a Network Clock.

A summary of the options and usage of expressions in remote clocking.

Employees can remotely clock in/out, check status, listen to messages, and record a clock note using the TimeIPS Telephone Clocking system.

TimeIPS can validate employee identification using both capacitance and RF (radio frequency) based biometric fingerprint authentication. Employees clock in and out of TimeIPS and are asked to present their finger for validation.

Enter Piecework

A summary of the options and usage of expressions in creating pay items for the QuickBooks export.

The TimeIPS IPSOTO - Over Time Options Module™ provides extensive and advanced overtime rule options.

The Tardy Report shows Tardy, On-Time and Absent employees. Tardy status is determined by setting a required arrival time.

A summary of the options and usage of expressions in Schedule Group Break Rules.

The Group Clock feature allows clocking groups of employees in, out, or into another job. This feature can be helpful to track time during off-site training and allows managers to clock out employees they know are no longer working.

The Approvals Module allows employees to view and approve their Timesheets through the the My TimeIPS menu. Managers have the option to be notified automatically reminded to approve time or receive an automatic email when time is approved.

The Network Clock is primarily used to clock in and out. The clock also offers a System Menu which can be used to configure the device and access other functions. This article covers how to enable Biometrics.

This guide will assist you in setting up a Wide Area Network (WAN) that allows your client TimeIPS stations to communicate with your Master TimeIPS station via the Internet.

The Automatic Time Adjustment feature allows you to round clock in/out time and job changes, set automatic lunch deductions, and setup time snaps.

The IPSPAPI module is a programming API that allows customers to programmatically interact with the TimeIPS payroll subsystem to produce reports that include overtime, shift differentials, etc.

The TimeIPS IPSASH - Advanced Scheduling Module™ is an expansion to the TimeIPS scheduling system (IPSSCH) that allows creating advanced rules and actions for scheduled trigger and times.

The TimeIPS IPSSCH - Scheduling Module™ is an expansion module for the TimeIPS system that offers the flexibility of automatic clock controls for less deviation from scheduled work hours.

Employees can view their work history and leave notes regarding their time in and out for their manager.

Various rules may be setup and processed against each time event. This article discusses the order in which those rules are applied, and therefore effect, each new time event.

Attendance Percentage Report

The Break Violation Report allows quick identification of employees without a sufficient break in a selectable period of time.

The Tardy Report by Schedule is a weekly report showing Tardy, On-Time and Absent employees. Tardy status is determined by each employee's schedule.

The Site Summary report summarizes hours worked by employees during a calendar week, grouped by site.

The Network Clock is primarily used to clock in and out. The clock also offers a System Menu which can be used to configure the device and access other functions. This article covers how to enable or disable the Num Lock Warning.

Once employees have been entered into TimeIPS with an Employee ID/Badge Number, they can begin clocking in and out. Various employee identification devices are available. This article discusses identification devices that can be used with TimeIPS.

The Monthly Employee Counts special report is intended to assist with calculating Medical Loss Ratio for the purpose of ACA compliance. The results table provides data for a given year regarding how many of your employees meet the definition of "full

Work Order Report

The Directory allows all employees to view general company and employee information. As well, employees can view, in real-time, who is currently clocked in.

Manage Relay Timers/Schedules

TimeIPS can store company documents for employee access.

Many features and optional modules are available for TimeIPS to expand and improve the system's capabilities.

The fall DST transition results in workweek changes that can generate unexpected regular time hours for employees working across workweek boundaries.

Workweek Groups connect employees to Overtime Policies and set the legal workweek for employees.  Overtime calculations are figured with an "FLSA regular rate" calculated per workweek.

The System Settings page lists the configuration settings for core components of your TimeIPS® Server.

Provides a quick snapshot of employee information vital for reviews or at any time an manager needs to see employee performance

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

This example explains how to install and setup the Relay Control device to signal the beginning and/or end of a work shift.

Employee Summary Report

My TimeIPS allows employees to quickly view their messages, work history, weekly schedule, timesheet, benefit requests, and personal settings.

This article covers the steps to run a payroll integration with MasterBuilders.

Employee selection groups enable you to preset specific groups of specific employees, departments, sites, jobs, schedule groups, and accrual groups for different reports.

When QuickBooks and TimeIPS are ready to run the integration.

The TimeIPS Advanced Modifications and Accruals feature uses custom expressions in conjunction with Benefits to handle special rules.

Allows employees to clock in and out using a web browser on a computer or web-enabled portable device.

TimeIPS Holiday Report allows viewing and modifying holiday events.

TimeIPS can import Jobs, Job Categories, and Job Customers and can also update records using the Employee Import/Export optional module.

This example explains how to install and setup the Relay Control device to provide access control between a work and non-work area.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act - FFCRA Mandate

You can view and edit an employee's time through the employee's time/edit report.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

Clock Configuration

Schedules Per-Hour Report

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

The System Settings page lists the configuration settings for core components of your TimeIPS® Server.

Workweek Groups allow administrators to manage sets of employees who follow the same workweek schedule and have their overtime calculation done in the same way. Requires TimeIPS v1.5.0 or higher

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

TimeIPS Manual Holidays allow quickly creating one-time holiday events.

Overtime Policies define how overtime is calculated for workweeks.

Shifts provide a way to manually enter time in batches.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

Remote/Web Clock Setup

Schedule Groups provide automatic clocking functions that allow you to set up clock events to occur at a specific time.  Requires IPSSCH module.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

The Time Reporting and Edit interface allows for quick and easy search, viewing, reviewing, and modification of Clock Events, Benefit Events, and Holiday Events.

Benefits Totals can be set, reset, and recalculated for all employees or for a selected list of employees.

TimeIPS Departments can be used to classify and track work time, benefits, holidays, etc.

Add or edit benefit types

This Article covers how to create a work order in TimeIPS that contains one or more jobs.

This article describes how to configure the IPSLOGIN module which allows users to sign on to TimeIPS using the password on their LDAP account.

Edit and create Piecework, including Commissions and Tips

If you are maintaining your Employees in a separate system, such as Master Builder or Quickbooks, you can configure TimeIPS to automatically fetch that information so that it will be available for Employee Clocking.

Jobs allow you to track time worked on specific tasks. You can also assign jobs to customers and organize your jobs by assigning them to categories. The IPSIPS optional module is required.

Use My Settings to configure IP Verification settings, system and/or sidebar notifications, and to set display options in Employee Administration. System Notification options are also available to those with the proper permissions level.

Offline events are created to maintain the integrity of time punches during times where connection issues have occurred.

The End of Week Mailer is a special report that re-sends the end-of-week report for any week to selected employees.

TimeIPS can generate a custom report or payroll export file based on custom specifications.

The ID/Badge Functions allow TimeIPS to convert entered numbers into any other number or text.

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

Before running the MasterBuilder Integration for the first time, you will need to setup your TimeIPS MasterBuilder Payroll Export Settings.

You can print an individual Job barcode labels or multiple Job barcode labels through TimeIPS. The labels can be printed on plain paper or on label stock compatible with Avery® 5160 (3 across, 10 down; label size 2.6 inches x 1 inch).

E-Mail Templates.

Batch Time Entry provides a quick way to manually enter time for multiple employees.

TimeIPS uses Payroll Types to group employees with the same payroll period. Payroll will be run once for each Type. Time Reports and Special Reports may be viewed by Type.

Creating and editing piecework fields

The TimeIPS Enterprise Permissions module is designed for companies that need to delegate responsibility and carefully control access within TimeIPS.

Before running the QuickBooks Online Integration for the first time, you will need to setup your TimeIPS QuickBooks Online Payroll Export Type Settings.

Before running the QuickBooks Integration for the first time, you need to setup QuickBooks and TimeIPS. This article discusses the QuickBook settings that need to be adjusted prior to the integration.

TimeIPS Holiday Groups provide a way to have multiple employees get similar holidays.

Compensatory Time

TimeIPS Payroll Export can generate a file with your payroll data.

Group Piecework is used when compensation is needed for the labor of multiple employees. The amount is split among the group, based on hours worked by each individual, for example, a group of servers with pooled tips.

Piecework

Import Preprocessors

TimeIPS is its own SMTP Mail Server. TimeIPS can also use any outgoing SMTP Mail Server to send email notifications, backups, and alerts.

Audit Alerts can be used to let management know when employees clock in/out or if time events have been edited or deleted.

The Payroll Integration and Benefits Tracking module includes integration with the QuickBooks payroll program as well as the generation of export files for a number of popular payroll software applications.

The TimeIPS Accrual Groups feature automatically accrues sick and vacation hours with customizable tenure levels based on employee's start/hire date.

Using the TimeIPS Telephone Clocking system, employees can clock in/out, record a clock note, check current status, and listen to messages. Now they have the option to do all of this is English or Spanish.

Settings that apply to all clocks, and settings that will be applied to new clocks when they are registered with TimeIPS.

Employee Administration stores information on each of your employees, including their login username/password, ID/badge number, and current employment status.

Remote Clock IP Whitelist

TimeIPS Default Holiday settings configures parameters for new holidays.

TimeIPS Divisions are designed for companies that own, operate, or provide staff to independent business units. Each Division module allows for the creation of an additional sub-company where virtually all the operations in TimeIPS are available, but&

Functions for use in certain tools, such as Custom Report or Custom Payroll Export.

Functions for use in certain tools, such as Custom Report or Custom Payroll Export.

The IPSIAPI module is a programming API that allows automated import and updates using custom scripts.

Expression Variables available for Custom Report / Custom Payroll Export

Before running the QuickBooks Integration for the first time, configure TimeIPS QuickBooks Payroll Export Type Settings.

Overview of important changes from version 3.2 to 3.3.

Employee Administration stores information on each of your employees, including their login username/password, ID/badge number, and current employment status.