Overview
Gusto provides integrated time tracking as part of its comprehensive payroll and HR platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The time tracking functionality seamlessly connects with payroll processing, ensuring accurate wage calculations and reducing administrative burden.
Time Tracking Features
- Mobile & Web Clocking - Employees clock in/out via mobile app or web browser
- Timesheet Management - Digital timesheets replace paper-based time tracking
- Automatic Payroll Sync - Hours automatically flow into payroll for processing
- Overtime Tracking - Automatically calculate overtime based on federal and state laws
- PTO Management - Track vacation, sick time, and other leave alongside work hours
- GPS Location Stamps - Verify employee location at clock-in for field workers
- Manager Approvals - Workflow for reviewing and approving timesheets before payroll
- Time Off Requests - Integrated PTO requests that adjust timesheet hours
Payroll Integration Benefits
Gusto's integration between time tracking and payroll eliminates common errors:
- No Manual Entry - Hours automatically transfer to payroll calculations
- Accurate Wage Calculations - System applies correct hourly rates and overtime multipliers
- Tax Compliance - Proper calculation of payroll taxes based on hours worked
- Direct Deposit - Process payroll with confidence in time data accuracy
- Year-End Reporting - W-2s and tax forms reflect accurate hour records
Small Business Focus
Gusto is designed specifically for small businesses (1-100 employees) with features like:
- Simple Setup - Easy onboarding without complex configuration
- Affordable Pricing - Competitive rates for small team sizes
- Compliance Support - Automatic tax filings and labor law compliance
- Employee Self-Service - Workers manage their own time and PTO requests
- Mobile-First - Apps designed for on-the-go workforce
Additional HR Features
Beyond time tracking, Gusto centralizes:
- Benefits administration
- New hire onboarding
- Employee directories
- Performance reviews
- Compliance alerts
Industry Applications
- Restaurants and hospitality tracking hourly workers
- Retail managing shift-based employees
- Professional services with mixed hourly/salary teams
- Healthcare facilities scheduling clinical and administrative staff
- Any small business processing payroll for hourly employees
Integration Ecosystem
Gusto integrates with popular small business tools:
- QuickBooks and Xero for accounting
- When I Work for advanced scheduling
- Various POS systems for hospitality
- Applicant tracking systems for hiring
Pricing
Gusto pricing starts at $40/month base fee plus $6 per employee per month, with time tracking included in all plans. This positions it as an affordable option for small businesses needing combined payroll and time tracking.
