Do I have to keep track of employee attendance and work times (timesheets)?

Do I have to keep track of employee attendance and work times (timesheets)?

Yes! The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and many states establish overtime and minimum wage requirements you must follow. When you don’t track the attendance and time of your employees, you are more likely to have inaccurate records and violations of legal requirements. So, our best advice is to move away from paper timesheets and use an online or intranet system that tracks time and attendance to ensure accuracy. After all, your job (as regulated by law), is to ensure that everyone is fairly compensated and paid for all hours worked.