# Clock In (EMPTIME.E1)
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Form Details
Form Details
Purpose
This procedure is used for clocking employees into the system. It is usually used in conjuction with a bar code wedge device for reading bar coded employee badges, but data can also be keyed by hand. When the employee number is entered or scanned the system checks the current login status of the employee. If the employee is not already clocked in, they will be clocked in. The EMPTIME.E2 procedure is used to clock employees out. The EMPTIME.E procedure is also available and provides both clock in and clock out capabilities.
Frequency of Use
When employees end their shift.
Prerequisites
Employee information must be entered using the EMP.E procedure and control parameters must be defined in the LABOR.CONTROL and BAR.CONTROL procedures.