Feature GuideJanuary 2026 • 2 min read

GPS time tracking for field workers: complete guide

When your team works at job sites, client locations, or on the road, location-verified timesheets ensure accuracy and accountability. Here's how GPS time tracking works.

Why field teams need GPS time tracking

Verify Job Site Presence

Confirm workers are at the right location when they clock in. Essential for construction, field service, and delivery teams.

Reduce Time Theft

Studies show 43% of hourly workers admit to time theft. GPS verification virtually eliminates "buddy punching" and false clock-ins.

Client Billing Proof

When clients question invoices, GPS logs provide irrefutable evidence that your team was on-site for the billed hours.

Payroll Accuracy

Accurate time data means accurate paychecks. No more disputes about hours worked or overtime calculations.

How GPS time tracking works

BBos GPS Time Tracking Flow

1
Employee opens mobile app at job site
2
Taps "Clock In" — app captures GPS coordinates
3
Location logged with timestamp in time entry
4
Optional: Geofence alerts if clock-in outside designated area
5
Managers review time entries with location data on map view

Industries using GPS time tracking

🏗️ Construction

Track crews across multiple job sites. Know exactly who was where and when. Simplify certified payroll compliance.

🔧 Field Service

HVAC, plumbing, electrical—technicians clock in at each service call. Automatic travel time calculation between stops.

🏥 Home Healthcare

Caregivers verify presence at patient homes. Critical for Medicaid EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) compliance.

🧹 Cleaning & Janitorial

Prove team presence at client facilities. Build trust with commercial cleaning clients who aren't on-site.

Privacy & legal considerations

Important: Best Practices

  • Written consent: Get employee acknowledgment of GPS tracking in writing
  • Work hours only: Only track during paid work time, not personal time
  • Clear policy: Document why you track location and how data is used
  • State laws: Check your state's employee monitoring regulations

Track your field team with confidence

BBos mobile app includes GPS time tracking, offline support, and photo capture.

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