Time Card Calculator
This calculator generates weekly time reports based on work hours and rates. The calculator accepts most time formats, such as 8:00AM, 8.30, 15:30, etc.
Weekly Time Card Entry
About Time Cards and Labor Laws
Wages and Overtime
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees are entitled to a minimum wage and an overtime rate of at least 1.5 times their standard rate for hours worked over 40 hours per workweek. A workweek is defined as any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours.
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Most workers are classified as either exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay. Exempt employees are not, and typically include those in executive, administrative, or professional roles who meet specific salary and job duty requirements.
Brief History of Time Cards
Time cards have been used since the late 19th century to accurately track worker hours. The first clock card time recording machine, the Rochester Time Recorder, was invented by Daniel M. Cooper in 1894. This allowed companies to print exact clock-in and clock-out times on a card for each employee. While physical time cards are still in use, many modern solutions use electronic systems like RFID, magnetic cards, or biometrics.