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 have worked. 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:
- With a code (from a company)
- Without a code
How to check-in:
1Both methods of checking in and out require you to:
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2If a check-in code is required, you will be prompted to enter the code. You will need to get this code from the company once you are on site. The code is different for each day. You will need to get the new check-in code every shift. If no check-in code is required, simply select check-in. |
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3After checking in, you will be prompted with a message confirming you are checked in. |
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How to check-out while you are at the job location:
Note: You can only check-out if you are at the job location. If you have left the location, you must edit your start and end time following the instructions here. If you are checking out during a shift (i.e., feeling unwell or sent home) follow the instructions in this section.
1You can check-out after your shift ends while you are at the job location or during your scheduled shift. 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' |
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2Edit the check-in and out times if necessary. Select 'Edit check-in/out times'. |
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3If a check-out code is required, retrieve the code from the company and click 'Check-out'. |
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How to check-out after your shift ends and/or you have left the location:
1In the event that you left the job site without checking out of the app, follow the instructions below to submit your hours: 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' 5. After selecting 'Check-out', a message will appear that states you can no longer check out. Click 'Submit hours'. |
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2Edit the check-in and out times if required. Select 'Edit check-in/out times'. |
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