Time tracking

Time tracking that thinks ahead

Start/stop timer or manual entries — with automatic break tracking under ArbZG § 4, an hours account and approval workflow. No more lost hours.

Time tracking — Today
Timer running
06:47:23
Shift start: 08:00 · Anna M.
Stop
Break
Daily timeline
08:00 – 12:304.5hApproved
12:30 – 13:00BreakAuto (ArbZG)
13:00 – ongoing1.8h+Active
Hours account+12.5h
Target: 160hActual: 172.5h

* Informational notes based on statutory default values (ArbZG, MiLoG). Not legal advice. Collective-bargaining, company-specific and individual special arrangements must be reviewed on your own responsibility.

What sets Time tracking apart with Shiftdesk

One-click timer

Start and stop time tracking with a single click. The live dashboard shows you in real time who is working and for how long.

Manual entry with approval

Employees can also log time manually. Managers approve or correct the entries through a simple workflow.

Automatic break calculation

Shiftdesk calculates breaks automatically under ArbZG § 4: 30 minutes from 6 hours, 45 minutes from 9 hours of working time.

Hours account with balances

Overtime and minus hours are calculated automatically. The hours account shows the current balance at a glance.

Payroll preparation & DATEV export

Export tracked hours as a DATEV-compatible CSV for your tax advisor. With wage type mapping and cost centers (from the Pro plan).

Daily and weekly overview

Detailed overview of all time entries by day, week or month. Filter by employee, location or department.

Ideal for these industries

Time tracking with Shiftdesk is especially suited for:

HospitalityTradesRetailCareServicesManufacturing

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