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GPS Tracking Your Crew: Is It Even Legal?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You’ve thought about using GPS to track your guys. But then you wonder if you’re going to get sued. Or you worry that your best lead will quit because he thinks you’re spying on him.

The Short Answer Is Yes

In the United States, it is perfectly legal to track your employees while they are on the clock. It is your business. Those are your trucks. You are paying for their time.

Why Your Payroll Takes All Friday and Still Feels Wrong

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Friday should be the best day of the week. You finished the jobs and you’re getting paid. But instead, you’re stuck in the office. You’re staring at a pile of greasy paper scraps and blurry text photos.

The Friday Afternoon Headache

You spend three hours trying to read messy handwriting. You’re trying to remember if Sam was at the Smith job or the Jones job on Tuesday. You call him, but he doesn’t pick up.

GPS Time Tracking FAQ: Your Questions Answered

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Considering GPS time tracking for your field crews? Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.

General Questions

What is GPS time tracking?

GPS time tracking combines traditional time tracking (clock in/out) with GPS location verification. When a worker clocks in, the app records both the time AND their location. This proves they were at the job site when they say they were.

How does it work?

Worker opens the app on their smartphone
Taps “Clock In”
App records the time and GPS coordinates
Location is shown on a map for managers
When work ends, worker taps “Clock Out”
Time entry includes start location, end location, and total hours

What’s the difference between GPS tracking and geofencing?

GPS tracking records your location when you clock in/out.

Is Your Operation Ready for GPS Time Tracking? [Self-Assessment]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

GPS time tracking can transform how you manage field crews—but it’s not right for everyone at every moment. This self-assessment helps you evaluate whether your operation is ready to implement GPS tracking successfully.

Answer honestly. The goal isn’t to sell you software; it’s to help you succeed.

The Assessment

Score each section, then add up your total at the end.

Section 1: Current Pain Points

How much time does payroll processing take?

GPS Employee Tracking Laws: What Construction Companies Can and Can't Do

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

GPS tracking helps construction companies verify time entries and manage crews. But is it legal? What are your obligations as an employer?

This guide covers GPS employee tracking laws, required disclosures, and best practices for staying compliant.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information, not legal advice. Consult an attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Is GPS Employee Tracking Legal?

Short answer: Yes, in most cases.

Employers generally have the right to track employees during work hours using company-provided or approved devices. But there are important limitations and requirements.

Prevailing Wage Compliance: How GPS Time Tracking Simplifies Certified Payroll

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Prevailing wage jobs require meticulous record-keeping. Certified payroll reports demand accurate hours, job classifications, and wage rates. Get it wrong, and you face audits, back pay, and penalties.

GPS time tracking makes compliance easier by creating accurate, verifiable records automatically.

What is Prevailing Wage?

Prevailing wage laws require contractors on government-funded projects to pay workers the local “prevailing” wage rate for their job classification. The main laws are:

Davis-Bacon Act: Federal projects over $2,000
State prevailing wage laws: Many states have their own requirements
Project Labor Agreements: Some projects have additional requirements

These wages are typically higher than market rates and include specific fringe benefit requirements.