Enable and manage manual punch requests

HRStop allows administrators to enable the Manual Punch Request feature, giving employees the option to request missing punches when they forget to clock in or out. Once enabled, punch requests are routed to the reporting manager or admin for review and approval.

How to enable manual punch requests

1. Go to Control Panel → Settings → Attendance → Configure
2. Scroll down to find the option ‘Request Punch’ by employee and enable it.
   • Once enabled, employees can request punches for missed Time In/Out through their Self-Service Portal → Attendance section.
   • They see the option to request a punch on the day after the missed entry.
3. Optional Restriction:
   • You can limit how far back employees can submit requests by selecting the check box:
     "Restrict employees to submit attendance justification requests for past days."
4. Click Submit to save the configuration.

How employees can request punches

• Navigate to Main Panel → Attendance.
• Click the dropdown next to Request Attendance and select Request Punch.
• Choose the relevant date and submit the request.

Once submitted, the request is forwarded to the reporting manager or admin for approval.

How managers and admins can approve/reject requests

• Reporting Manager:
  • Go to Main Panel → Attendance → Attendance Requests.
  • Review the list of requests and approve/reject them accordingly.
  • The status updates to Manager Approved.
• Admin:
  • Navigate to Control Panel → Attendance → Attendance Requests.
  • Review all applied requests.
  • Upon approval, the request status changes to Approved.