The time and attendance system is used to track and control when employees start and finish work. The time and attendance system allows the employer to keep track of their employees’ working hours and late arrivals, early departures, break times and absences. It also helps control payroll costs by reducing overpayments, which are often caused by paying employees for time not worked, and eliminating transcription, interpretation, and intentional errors. Attendance systems can also be used to ensure compliance with labour law provisions regarding proof of attendance.