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Clocking In & Out

Time & Labor · Paylocity
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Punch in and out using the Time Clock Widget in Paylocity. The Time widget shows your current status and lets you punch in and out at the start and end of your day including lunch breaks. If a punch is missed or incorrect, follow the Timecard Correction guide to submit a correction request for supervisor approval.
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How to Punch In & Out
Paylocity Home → Time Widget
  1. 1
    Log in to Paylocity
  2. 2
    Navigate to the Home page (3 bars top left corner).
  3. 3
    Locate the Time Widget — it shows your current clock status and last activity
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    Tap the Button that shows the (Recommended Punch) — the system suggests the most logical next action based on your shift.
  5. 5
    Select More to choose a different punch type if needed.
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    Watch for the status notification — green = success. Select Details if rejected.
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Punch Statuses
What to expect after punching
  • ✅ Successful
    Punch accepted. Green confirmation on screen. No action needed.
  • ⚠️ Rejected
    Policy violation blocked the punch. Select Details for the reason. Use the Timecard Correction guide to request a fix.
  • ⏳ Processing
    Normal during peak times. You can leave the page — Paylocity will notify you if there is a problem.
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    Adding a Note
    To add a note to your punch, select More → Type — then choose the type of punch to add the note.
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    Missed a Punch?
    Follow the Timecard Correction guide to submit a correction request for supervisor approval.
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    View Your Timesheet
    Tap Last Activity in the Time Widget to jump directly to your Employee Timesheet and review recent punches.