TimeTrakGO Updates from 2024
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (December 2021 | v2.0.333)
This December update includes many new features including improved support for multiple time zones, enhancements to the mobile app, and a new holiday theme!
System - New Holiday Theme
For a limited time, our holiday theme will delight users with a new festive look. Users will notice a snowflake animation as well as Santa Hats on their profile image. We didn't forget Kiosk users, they will also notice that each user is wearing a Santa hat. This holiday theme will last until December 31st, Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
System - New Holiday Theme
For a limited time, our holiday theme will delight users with a new festive look. Users will notice a snowflake animation as well as Santa Hats on their profile image. We didn't forget Kiosk users, they will also notice that each user is wearing a Santa hat. This holiday theme will last until December 31st, Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Time and Hours - New support for multiple worked Time Zones
This update includes several enhancements for organizations with employees in multiple time zones as well as any employee who may span two time zones in a single day. Times will be displayed as the "Clocked" user's timezone and no longer displayed in the editing user's timezone.
Time and Hours - New Indicator within Time and Hours when an employee's time zone is different from yours.
When an employee's time zone is different than the editing user's time zone a status indicator will appear just below their name.
GO Clock- Fixed an issue with Back from Break
When a user started their meal break before midnight then returned after midnight, the back from break button was not always available.
Reports - Added the Payroll ID Field as an optional field to some reports
The Payroll ID field from the user's profile is now available on the Time and Hours matrix reports.
Mobile App - Fixed an issue with special characters.
Fixed an issue that was causing a problem on the mobile app with any password that contained the & or # characters.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
This update includes several enhancements for organizations with employees in multiple time zones as well as any employee who may span two time zones in a single day. Times will be displayed as the "Clocked" user's timezone and no longer displayed in the editing user's timezone.
Time and Hours - New Indicator within Time and Hours when an employee's time zone is different from yours.
When an employee's time zone is different than the editing user's time zone a status indicator will appear just below their name.
GO Clock- Fixed an issue with Back from Break
When a user started their meal break before midnight then returned after midnight, the back from break button was not always available.
Reports - Added the Payroll ID Field as an optional field to some reports
The Payroll ID field from the user's profile is now available on the Time and Hours matrix reports.
Mobile App - Fixed an issue with special characters.
Fixed an issue that was causing a problem on the mobile app with any password that contained the & or # characters.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (October 2021 | v2.0.306)
This October update includes many new features including an advanced daily schedule editor, configurable user list and sort order for the application as well as the time clock kiosk, and improvements to adding schedules, groups, and holidays.
Time and Hours - New Advanced Daily Schedule Editor
Similar to the pop-up editor within Time and Hours, you will now find a daily schedule editor. This editor will allow you to modify the start and stop times including the stop date for schedules that cross over midnight. This editor will also allow you to modify that day's break rules. For example, turning off an automatic break deduction or increasing a break from 30 minutes to 60 minutes on a particular day.
Time and Hours & Users Section - Configurable user list display and sort order
Now you can control the user list and sort orders in TimeTrakGO. This setting is can be found in the user's profile section under a new preferences tab.
User list and sort options include the following:
Time and Hours - New Advanced Daily Schedule Editor
Similar to the pop-up editor within Time and Hours, you will now find a daily schedule editor. This editor will allow you to modify the start and stop times including the stop date for schedules that cross over midnight. This editor will also allow you to modify that day's break rules. For example, turning off an automatic break deduction or increasing a break from 30 minutes to 60 minutes on a particular day.
Time and Hours & Users Section - Configurable user list display and sort order
Now you can control the user list and sort orders in TimeTrakGO. This setting is can be found in the user's profile section under a new preferences tab.
User list and sort options include the following:
- First Last by Last Name (Current setting)
- Last, First by Last Name
- First Last by First Name
- Last, First by First Name
Time Clock Kiosk - Configurable user list display and sort order
Now you can control the user list and sort orders in the TimeTrakGO Kiosk. Similar to the user preference above, this option will control the user list display and sort order for names on the virtual time clock Kiosk. This setting can be found in the settings page of the Time Clock Kiosk add-on.
User list and sort options include the following:
- First Last by Last Name (Current setting)
- Last, First by Last Name
- First Last by First Name
- Last, First by First Name
Schedules, Groups, and Holiday Setup Area - Improved UsabilityImproved the user experience of adding items such as groups, schedules, and holiday dates. This added functionality includes a cleaner and more polished look and feel.
Mobile App - Long email or URL
Corrected a display issue that was present when the user's email address was greater than 39 characters. Also added some additional changes for improved speed and performance of the TimeTrakGO mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.
Time Off Center - Display Issues
Fixed a display issue that prevented the time off center from showing the user names on the calendar when the day had more than 3 requests. Also, corrected an issue that prevented holidays from showing for users or when viewing the calendar in single-user mode.
Setup - System Configuration
Corrected an issue that prevented the California 7th consecutive day Double Time rule from working. Also corrected an issue when a system had weekly overtime and daily overtime after 12.00 hours.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (September 2021 | v2.0.297)
This September update includes several new features including Time Off Center email notifications, an improved group creation section, a new schedule creation page, and many additional enhancements.
Time Off Center - Supervisor email notification on new time off request
When an employee requests time off via the Time Off Center, an email will be sent to any admin or supervisor that has permission to view that employee.
Time Off Center - Employee email notification on change of request status. (Approved, Denied, Pending)
Now, an employee will receive instant notification by email when their time off requests have been approved or denied.
Time Off Center - Scheduled holidays will now appear on the Time Off Center calendar.
Users will now see company holidays listed on the time off center calendar.
Time Off Center - Supervisor email notification on new time off request
When an employee requests time off via the Time Off Center, an email will be sent to any admin or supervisor that has permission to view that employee.
Time Off Center - Employee email notification on change of request status. (Approved, Denied, Pending)
Now, an employee will receive instant notification by email when their time off requests have been approved or denied.
Time Off Center - Scheduled holidays will now appear on the Time Off Center calendar.
Users will now see company holidays listed on the time off center calendar.
User Management - Added an option that would remove specific users from the Kiosk List of users.
This option will remove specific users from the user listing within the time clock kiosk. For example, a system administrator that didn't want their name appearing on the time clock or employees that might be remote and using our mobile app can be removed from the virtual time clock kiosk listing.
User Management - Simplified the "Assign Users" feature for supervisors
The assigned user's feature has been redesigned with a simpler interface which allows specific users or groups to be quickly selected.
User Management - Simplified group creation process
The group creation process has been reimagined with a new simple table to add, change, or delete groups.
User Management - Changed the default user list views to include all Active and Locked-Out users.
The user list will now include all Active and Locked out users by default. We also added a label for locked out users to highlight why they may not be able to log in.
Time and Hours - Added tooltips to all non-descriptive buttons
To improve the user experience all non-descriptive buttons have been given tooltips that explain their function.
Time and Hours - Punch origin added to the top of the Punch Edit window.
This feature will allow admins and supervisors to see the punch origin. For example, Mobile App, Time Clock Kiosk, or even manual edits.
Company Settings - Improvements to the schedule creation tool.
Changes have been made to the schedule creation process with a new simple table to add, change, or delete users schedules.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system
This option will remove specific users from the user listing within the time clock kiosk. For example, a system administrator that didn't want their name appearing on the time clock or employees that might be remote and using our mobile app can be removed from the virtual time clock kiosk listing.
User Management - Simplified the "Assign Users" feature for supervisors
The assigned user's feature has been redesigned with a simpler interface which allows specific users or groups to be quickly selected.
User Management - Simplified group creation process
The group creation process has been reimagined with a new simple table to add, change, or delete groups.
User Management - Changed the default user list views to include all Active and Locked-Out users.
The user list will now include all Active and Locked out users by default. We also added a label for locked out users to highlight why they may not be able to log in.
Time and Hours - Added tooltips to all non-descriptive buttons
To improve the user experience all non-descriptive buttons have been given tooltips that explain their function.
Time and Hours - Punch origin added to the top of the Punch Edit window.
This feature will allow admins and supervisors to see the punch origin. For example, Mobile App, Time Clock Kiosk, or even manual edits.
Company Settings - Improvements to the schedule creation tool.
Changes have been made to the schedule creation process with a new simple table to add, change, or delete users schedules.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (July 2021 | v2.0.282)
This July update includes a new FREE add-on for tracking the available, committed, and taken balances of PTO.
New PTO Accrual Tracking Add-on
With the PTO Accrual Tracking Add-on, you could finally stop manually tracking the balances of PTO such as Vacation and Sick pay. Just set the opening accrual balance and the system will handle the rest!
New PTO Accrual Tracking Add-on
With the PTO Accrual Tracking Add-on, you could finally stop manually tracking the balances of PTO such as Vacation and Sick pay. Just set the opening accrual balance and the system will handle the rest!
Details you Need, the simplicity you want
After setting the opening balances for employee PTO Time, you will have a complete accrual history for each user.
After setting the opening balances for employee PTO Time, you will have a complete accrual history for each user.
NEW Time and Hours Insights for PTO Balances and PTO Requests
The Time and Hours section now includes two NEW insights that include the user's available PTO Balances and any Time Offf Requests.
PTO Balances are now visible in the Time Off Center
The Time Off Center will now include the balances of PTO Time when the new Accrual Tracking Add-on is enabled.
The Time and Hours section now includes two NEW insights that include the user's available PTO Balances and any Time Offf Requests.
PTO Balances are now visible in the Time Off Center
The Time Off Center will now include the balances of PTO Time when the new Accrual Tracking Add-on is enabled.
Time Card Report
Fixed an issue where the time card report incorrectly sorted days when comments were used.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
Fixed an issue where the time card report incorrectly sorted days when comments were used.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (June 2021 | v2.0.267)
This June update includes usability enhancements including faster access to the GPS Map Report from the punch edit window.
Punch Location Map Available from the Punch Edit Window.
Now, finding the punch location is faster than ever. Each punch that contains GPS location information will have an option to view the map right within the punch edit window. (See image below)
User Management Improvements
Added tooltips to the user management section on all non-descriptive buttons as well as a new User Search button to make navigating users even easier.
Mobile App Improvements.
Many enhancements were made to the mobile app based on user feedback.
Time Card Report
Fixed an issue where the time card report would incorrectly total the daily hours if a 0.00 hours entry exists.
Automatic Scheduled Holidays
Some improvements were made to the scheduled holidays add-on for even faster data entry.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
Punch Location Map Available from the Punch Edit Window.
Now, finding the punch location is faster than ever. Each punch that contains GPS location information will have an option to view the map right within the punch edit window. (See image below)
User Management Improvements
Added tooltips to the user management section on all non-descriptive buttons as well as a new User Search button to make navigating users even easier.
Mobile App Improvements.
Many enhancements were made to the mobile app based on user feedback.
Time Card Report
Fixed an issue where the time card report would incorrectly total the daily hours if a 0.00 hours entry exists.
Automatic Scheduled Holidays
Some improvements were made to the scheduled holidays add-on for even faster data entry.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (May 2021 | v2.0.252)
This May 18th update brings our mobile time clock app for iPhone and Android devices, automatic paid holidays, new insight blocks and more!
TimeTrakGO Mobile Time Clock App for iPhone and Android
Whether your employees are in an office or out in the field, the TimeTrakGO mobile employee time clock app is a simple and efficient way to track their payable hours.
Now available on Google Play and the App Store.
Automatic Scheduled Holidays
Never manually enter paid holidays for every user again. This Add-on allows you to define all of your paid holidays in one place. Additionally, paid holidays can be enabled or disabled per user.
TimeTrakGO Mobile Time Clock App for iPhone and Android
Whether your employees are in an office or out in the field, the TimeTrakGO mobile employee time clock app is a simple and efficient way to track their payable hours.
Now available on Google Play and the App Store.
Automatic Scheduled Holidays
Never manually enter paid holidays for every user again. This Add-on allows you to define all of your paid holidays in one place. Additionally, paid holidays can be enabled or disabled per user.
Enhanced Insight Blocks in Time and Hours and GO Clock
Insights have been reimagined for increased visibility when the user has more than one pay code, such as Regular and Overtime. The total hours are also now visible in Hours\Minutes as well as the traditional decimal form.
Enhanced the GPS map report.
The GPS map report will now automatically center on the most recent punch based on the date ranges of the report.
Added keyboard input to the Time Clock Kiosk.
The Time Clock Kiosk now accepts PIN numbers input by the physical keyboard. This is especially useful for those who access the kiosk from a PC and not a touch-screen device such as an Ipad or tablet.
Add a logout button to the Time Clock Kiosk punch accepted screen.
This new logout button is especially helpful when the self-service features of the Kiosk are enabled.
PTO requests are now prevented from Locked Pay Periods.
Calendar dates are now unavailable if the pay period has been locked. This will prevent users from requesting time off for pay periods that have already been paid.
Corrected an issue preventing Time Off Approvals on some systems.
Some users reported an issue approving time-off requests using the "Review All" feature. This has been identified and corrected.
Insights have been reimagined for increased visibility when the user has more than one pay code, such as Regular and Overtime. The total hours are also now visible in Hours\Minutes as well as the traditional decimal form.
Enhanced the GPS map report.
The GPS map report will now automatically center on the most recent punch based on the date ranges of the report.
Added keyboard input to the Time Clock Kiosk.
The Time Clock Kiosk now accepts PIN numbers input by the physical keyboard. This is especially useful for those who access the kiosk from a PC and not a touch-screen device such as an Ipad or tablet.
Add a logout button to the Time Clock Kiosk punch accepted screen.
This new logout button is especially helpful when the self-service features of the Kiosk are enabled.
PTO requests are now prevented from Locked Pay Periods.
Calendar dates are now unavailable if the pay period has been locked. This will prevent users from requesting time off for pay periods that have already been paid.
Corrected an issue preventing Time Off Approvals on some systems.
Some users reported an issue approving time-off requests using the "Review All" feature. This has been identified and corrected.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (April 2021 | v2.0.244)
This April 17th update brings GPS Improvements, Time Off Center Enhancements, and More!
User Counts by Group
Group drop-down lists within TimeTrakGO have been improved to include the total active users within the group.
User Counts by Group
Group drop-down lists within TimeTrakGO have been improved to include the total active users within the group.
Improvements to the Time Off Center (PTO requests)
Several enhancements have been made to the Time Off Center including:
- Preventing requests from locked periods.
- Display a warning if a period is about to be locked containing pending requests.
- Prompt to automatically deny pending requests moving to locked periods.
- Clicking on a list view item in the Time Off Center will now open the approval window.
Added an indication for punches that cross over midnight.
When an employee works through midnight and clocks out on a different day the punch will now have a status indicator to better highlight when this happens.
GPS Accuracy Improvements
Added additional functionality to the GO Clock and Kiosk pages to improve the accuracy of the GPS location while clocking.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
Added additional functionality to the GO Clock and Kiosk pages to improve the accuracy of the GPS location while clocking.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (March 2021 | v2.0.238)
This March 27th update adds employee self-service to the Time Clock Kiosk, enhances the GPS map report, and more!
Employee Self-service is now available in the Time Clock Kiosk.
Employees can now view their daily, weekly, and period hours right from the time clock kiosk. Timecard punch detail is also available. This feature is controlled by the settings page of the kiosk found in the add-on manager.
Employee Self-service is now available in the Time Clock Kiosk.
Employees can now view their daily, weekly, and period hours right from the time clock kiosk. Timecard punch detail is also available. This feature is controlled by the settings page of the kiosk found in the add-on manager.
For information on how to enable employee self-service features, please visit this help-desk article. How to enable self-service options in the time clock kiosk
New Employee Status Indicators
The user lists within TimeTrakGO have been improved to include a punch status indicator making it easier to see which employees are currently working, those who are on break, and those who are currently off the clock. List areas include user management, time & hours, and the time clock kiosk user listing.
SOLID GREEN = Working
GREEN & WHITE= On Break
NO Indicator = Not Working
GPS Location Map Report Improvements
We enhanced the user location map report to now center the map on the most recent punch location. Additional improvements have also been made to better indicate punches that occurred at the exact same location as others.
Fixed a Bug in Mozilla Firefox Ver.86
Mozilla Firefox Version 86 created an issue within TimeTrakGO that prevented users from inserting punches.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (February 2021 | v2.0.226)
This February 19th update includes a few minor bug fixes and enhancements.
Advanced Punch Editor
Fixed an issue with the Advanced Editor that would allow the punch to be saved when the time, pay date, or punch date have been deleted.
Speed Improvements
Some users reported lengthy delays while logging into TimeTrakGO after a period of inactivity. This has been resolved and login times are near-instant
Bulk Add Users
It was possible for users to click on the Add\Send Invite button more than once, which resulted in duplicate employees. Modified the system to dim the Add\Send Invite button while the system is processing the new users.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (January 2021 | v2.0.213)
This January 28th update is our biggest yet. Updates include a new PTO Request and Approval feature, GPS Map report for employees clocking in from mobile devices, and a new advanced time card editor.
New PTO Requests and Approvals
With our new paid add-on called Time Off Center, employees can now request time off such as PTO, Sick, or Vacation time. Once requested, supervisors or admins will have the ability to approve or deny the request.
Approving or denying these pending requests takes only seconds. Once approved, hours are inserted into the employee timecard with details of the request and approval.
New GPS MAP Report
A new GPS location map report is now available within TimeTrakGO. This simple yet powerful report will show you the locations of your employees when they clocked. 
New Advanced Time Card Editor
The Advanced Time Card Editor will make editing timecards even easier within TimeTrakGO. Advanced edits such as changing the Punch Type, Pay Date, or Punch Date can now be made with a simple pop-up editor. The advanced editor is found by clicking the pencil icon when hovering over a punch in time and hours. 
Once the advanced editor is open, changes to the Punch Type, Pay Date, Punch Date, Time, and Comment can be made. 
Improved Scheduling Now Permits Overnight Shifts
If you have employees that work over midnight, you can now easily create a schedule for them. Such as a 6pm to 6am overnight shift.
As always, additional minor styling, speed improvements, and minor bug fixes throughout the entire system.