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Work Location Control

The Work Location Control module adds GPS tracking to attendance: it monitors where employees are during shifts and notifies managers when someone leaves the work zone.

The module records the full route of each employee during a shift — path, distance, and time at each point.

Trial period: 10 days (not 30, as with most modules).

How to Enable/Disable

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ModulesWork Location Control → toggle the switch. Requires an active Attendance module.

Module Settings

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Go to Modules > Settings > Work Location Control:

SettingDescriptionDefault
Enable trackingGPS tracking for all employeesEnabled
Geolocation sensitivity“On-site” radius in meters50 meters
Positions to excludePositions exempt from trackingNone
Notification when leaving locationNotification on departureEnabled
Duration (minutes)Time outside the zone before notification5 minutes
Distance (meters)Minimum distance to register departure10 meters

Pricing

$0/month + $5/employee/month. Trial period: 10 days.


For details on GPS/IP validation, see GPS and IP Validation — platform-specific verification setup, geolocation sensitivity, notifications, and FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use Work Location Control without the Attendance module?
A: No. The Attendance module is a required dependency. Enable Attendance first, then Work Location Control.

Q: What does a manager see when an employee leaves the work zone?
A: The manager receives a notification (if Notification when leaving location is enabled). The employee’s route is shown on the map.

Q: Can I exclude certain positions from GPS tracking?
A: Yes. In the Positions to exclude setting, select the positions that don’t require tracking.

Q: What radius counts as “on-site”?
A: By default, 50 meters (the Geolocation sensitivity setting). You can adjust it.

Q: How long outside the zone before a notification is sent?
A: By default, 5 minutes (the Duration (minutes) setting). You can adjust it.

Q: Why is the trial period 10 days instead of 30?
A: Work Location Control is a higher-cost module ($5/employee/month), so the trial is shorter.

Q: Does GPS tracking record the route continuously?
A: Yes, the module records the full route during a shift — path, distance, and time at each point.

Q: What if GPS isn’t working on an employee’s device?
A: Check OS permissions: location access must be set to “Always”, not “While Using”.

Q: Does the module work in the browser?
A: In the browser, IP verification is enabled separately in Attendance settings (Check IP). GPS route tracking works only via the mobile app.

Q: Can I view employee routes from past days?
A: Yes. See Geolocation Map for details.

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