How to check in and out of a shift

Learn how to track your time properly in the app so you can get paid.

Checking in and out of every shift on the Spotwork app is very important. It is the only way we can track how many hours you work. In order to be paid correctly you need to check in and out of EVERY shift.

Note: For their own internal use, businesses may also require you to check in and out on their systems. If you do so, you must additionally always check in and out on the Spotwork app. Checking in and out on the Spotwork app is the only way to ensure you get paid correctly.

Two types of check in and out functions

There are two ways you may be asked to check in:

Check in/out codes
Check in/out with no code

How to check-in:

1

Both methods of checking in and out require you to:

Open the app
Go to 'My Jobs' located on the bottom menu
Go to the 'Hired' tab at the top of the screen and select the shift
Select 'Check-in'

2

If a clock-in code is required, you will be prompted to enter the code. You will need to retrieve this code from your on-site contact.

The code is different for each day. You will need to retrieve the new check-in code each shift.

If no clock-in code is required, simply select check-in.

3

After checking in, you will be prompted with a message confirming you are checked in.

How to check-out after your shift ends:

Note: If you are checking out during a shift (i.e., feeling unwell or sent home) please skip to those instructions here.

1

To check-out after your shift ends:

Open the app
Go to the 'My Jobs' tab located in the bottom menu
Select the 'Hired' tab on the top of the screen and select the shift
Edit the check-in and out times if required. Select 'Edit check-in/out times'

2

If a clock-out code is required, you must retrieve the code from your on-site contact and select 'Clock-out'.

How to check-out during a shift:

1

You may need to check-out of a shift before your shift ends for a number to reasons. Below is how to do so:

1. Open the app

2. Select 'My Jobs' located in the bottom menu

3. Select the 'Hired' tab located in the top menu

4. Select 'Check-out'

2

Edit the check-in and out times if necessary. Select 'Edit check-in/out times'.

3

If a check-out code is required, retrieve the code from your on-site contact and click 'Check-out'.