Time Management System - Complete Time Tracking Solution

Web Time Tracking with Android RFID Terminal and Project Time

2025-2026 Customer Project

Project Description

This project is a comprehensive time management system developed for a potential customer. The system provides time tracking, absence management, overtime, reports, and export functionality, plus project-based time recording and a native Android terminal app for RFID/NFC clocking with GPS. Employees clock via web or mobile API; IT Apps distributes the terminal APK. The system integrates closely with the human resources system.

Key Features

Time Tracking

Clock in/out with break management

Absence Management

Absence requests with approval workflow

Calendar View

Monthly calendar with time records and absences

Reports & Analytics

Monthly reports with overtime calculations

Export Functions

Export data in various formats

Notifications

Configurable notification preferences

Project Time

Record and backfill time against customer projects

Android Terminal App

Native Compose terminal for shop-floor clocking and RFID assignment

RFID & NFC Clocking

HID wedge and NFC tag support via Mobile API v1

GPS on Clock

Location fix stored as GeoJSON on time record events

Technology Stack

Backend Framework

Laravel 11
PHP 8.2+
MySQL

Frontend

Livewire
Alpine.js
Bootstrap

Architecture

SOLID Principles
Service Layer
Contracts

Data Management

Eloquent ORM
Audit Trails
Reporting Services

Workflow

  1. Time Recording: Employees clock in/out and manage breaks
  2. Absence Requests: Employees request absences with approval workflow
  3. Sick Leave: Employees report sick leave with documentation
  4. Calendar View: View time records and absences in monthly calendar
  5. Reports: Generate monthly reports with hours overview and overtime
  6. Overtime Calculation: Automatic calculation of overtime and compensation
  7. Export: Export time data in various formats for external processing
  8. Project Time: Book hours to customer projects and nachtragen entries
  9. Android Terminal: Download APK from IT Apps, authenticate, and clock via RFID/NFC
  10. Integration: Seamless integration with HR system for employee data