Work Hours List
Work Hours List sets the check-in, check-out, lateness, overtime, and attendance entry time limits for a particular employee group.
Used By
HR, payroll, or personnel admin
Data Type
master
Search Keys
Code, Name
When to Use This Form
- When the company creates a new work schedule for a particular employee group.
- When the lateness, overtime, or attendance entry window rules change.
- When HR needs different work hours per department, shift, or work location.
Before You Start
- Make sure the Employee Group has been created and matches the schedule to be used.
- Agree on the check-in, check-out, lateness, and overtime limits before saving.
Workflow
- Open People & Payroll / People Masters / Work Hours List.
- Enter the schedule code and name in an easily recognizable format.
- Fill in the check-in start time, check-out end time, lateness limit, and overtime limit.
- Set the earliest and latest allowed attendance entry times.
- Select the Employee Group that uses this schedule, then save.
Key Fields
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Work schedule code as a short identifier in attendance and payroll. | Required |
Name
name |
Work schedule name shown in attendance options and reports. | Required |
Check-in Start Time
startcheckin |
Start time regarded as the beginning of the check-in window. | Required |
Check-out End Time
endcheckout |
End time regarded as the check-out limit. | Required |
Late After
latecheckin |
After this time the employee starts to be counted as late. | Required |
Overtime After
overtime |
After this time the employee starts to be counted as overtime. | Required |
Earliest allowed entry time
enableinputstart |
The earliest time an employee may record attendance. | Required |
Latest allowed entry time
enableinputend |
The latest time an employee may record attendance. | Required |
Employee Group
employeegroup |
Employee group that uses this work schedule. | Required |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
The last time the work schedule was updated by the application. | Optional |
Details and Relations
- This form has no detail table. Its main relation is the Employee Group that uses the work schedule.
What Happens After Saving
- Work hours are the reference for attendance, lateness, overtime, and attendance reports.
- Schedule changes can affect subsequent attendance calculations for the related employee group.
- Entry limits that are too narrow can prevent employees from recording attendance on time.
Common Problems
- Attendance counted as late: check Late After and the employee group's schedule.
- Employee cannot enter attendance: check the earliest and latest allowed entry times.
- Data cannot be saved: make sure all required times and the Employee Group have been filled in.
Available Fields
The following list summarizes the fields available on the form. Rarely used fields are still listed so they are easy to look up during training or support.
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Work schedule code as a short identifier in attendance and payroll. | Required |
Name
name |
Work schedule name shown in attendance options and reports. | Required |
Check-in Start Time
startcheckin |
Start time regarded as the beginning of the check-in window. | Required |
Check-out End Time
endcheckout |
End time regarded as the check-out limit. | Required |
Late After
latecheckin |
After this time the employee starts to be counted as late. | Required |
Overtime After
overtime |
After this time the employee starts to be counted as overtime. | Required |
Earliest allowed entry time
enableinputstart |
The earliest time an employee may record attendance. | Required |
Latest allowed entry time
enableinputend |
The latest time an employee may record attendance. | Required |
Employee Group
employeegroup |
Employee group that uses this work schedule. | Required |
Created By
usercreate |
User who created the work schedule. | Optional |
Modified By
useredit |
User who last modified the work schedule. | Optional |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
The last time the work schedule was updated by the application. | Optional |
User Checklist
Menu Location
- People & Payroll / People Masters / Work Hours List
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