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title: Overview of the Time Clock App
description: Track employee time, manage PTO, tips, and commissions—all inside Commerce7. Discover how the Time Clock App simplifies workforce management for wineries.
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June 18, 2025

# Overview of the Time Clock App

## Learn what is the Time Clock App for Commerce7, what are some of the key benefits for wineries and who should use it.

### **What is the Time Clock App?**

The Time Clock App is a simple, intuitive time-tracking tool built to work seamlessly inside Commerce7. Designed specifically for wineries and tasting room teams, the app helps you manage employee hours, simplify payroll, and streamline team scheduling—all in one place.

Whether you're using the **free version** to track basic clock-ins and outs or the **paid version** to manage PTO, tips, commissions, and overtime, the Time Clock App gives you the visibility and control you need to run your team more efficiently.

### **Key Benefits**

- **Accurate Time Tracking:** Employees can easily clock in/out directly in Commerce7.
- **Labor Cost Insights:** Export clean timesheet data for payroll or reporting.
- **PTO & Overtime Management:** (Paid) Automate policies for time off and overtime rules.
- **Sales-Based Compensation:** (Paid) Track tips and calculate commissions tied to Commerce7 sales.
- **No Separate Logins:** Everything is embedded right inside your Commerce7 environment.

### **Who Should Use It?**

- **Managers/Admins** – To configure rules, review hours, approve PTO, and export reports.
- **Employees** – To clock in/out, view timesheets, and request time off (if enabled).

### **Free vs Paid Features Comparison**

| **Feature** | **Free Plan** | **Paid Plan** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock In / Out via POS | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Clock In / Out via External Link | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| PIN Access for Employees | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Timesheet Dashboard | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Timesheet CSV Export | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (with tips, commissions, etc.) |
| Scheduling & Shift Assignment (Beta) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Add Events to Calendar | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Employee Unavailability | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (via POS or external link) |
| PTO Accrual & Requests | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Tip Tracking (Individual / Shared / Allocated) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Commission Calculation (SKU / Wine Club) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Overtime Rules & Tracking | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Shift Approvals (PTO & Time Adjustments) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Geofence Clock-In Restriction | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Feedback Portal Access | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Admin Only) |
| Admin Access & Settings | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Billing for Active Clock-In Users Only | N/A | ✅ Yes (Admin access free) |

 

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