https://blog.geowork.app/categories/time-tracking/Recent content in Time Tracking on Geowork Blog - GPS Time Tracking for Field CrewsHugoen-usThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.geowork.app/articles/how-to-stop-time-theft-construction/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.geowork.app/articles/how-to-stop-time-theft-construction/<p>Time theft is when workers get paid for hours they didn&rsquo;t actually work. On construction sites, this happens more often than most owners realize—and it adds up fast.</p> <h2 id="how-much-does-time-theft-cost">How Much Does Time Theft Cost?</h2> <p>Time theft can cost employers a meaningful percentage of payroll—industry estimates vary widely, and the actual impact depends on your company&rsquo;s current controls and culture. For a construction company with $1 million in annual labor costs, even 2-3% in losses represents $20,000-$30,000 per year.</p>