Time Card Mistakes That Quietly Change Pay

Small time rounding, lunch break, and overtime errors can change a paycheck more than expected.

Small time card mistakes can change pay, especially when lunch breaks, rounding rules, and overtime are involved.

Use an accurate time card calculator to enter clock-in and clock-out times before estimating pay. If your workplace uses rounding, the 7 minute rule calculator can help check how a punch may be treated.

For payroll periods, use a two week time card calculator so overtime and total hours are reviewed across the whole period, not just one day.

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