Geofence verification

Geofence workforce verification — where work counts is explicit

Geofencing is only useful when it represents the job boundary — pad, post, wing, campus lot. Workforce Vision makes inside-fence check-in the attendance rule, paired with checkout and proof modules. This guide is boundary-first: where work counts is explicit — not GPS breadcrumb tracking.

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In short: Not a city-block circle that proves nothing. Not geofence marketing without checkout and scope. Not a substitute for GPS — geofence is the policy boundary; GPS confirms coordinates against it.

What this guide covers

Geofence clocks only help when the fence matches the real job boundary — pad, post, wing, or campus zone. This guide covers boundary-first attendance: inside-fence check-in, outside flagged, checkout required — the policy layer GPS coordinates are judged against.

A punch from the parking lot is not proof of work on site. Workforce Vision pairs geofence rules with shift scope, capture modules, and exports built for billing disputes — start here if your fights are about “were they on the property?”

Not generic workforce software

Per-site fences admins maintain — operational boundaries, not one global radius for every job.
Inside/outside state on check-in is language clients and auditors understand immediately.
Geofence defines whether attendance counts; GPS and motion corroborate — see GPS guide for coordinate-first buyers.
Multi-zone campuses get separate fences per building — not one ping for the whole property.

Problems operators face

Loose fences let street-side check-in; disputes continue even with “GPS on.”
Tight wrong fences frustrate crews; ops need sane defaults per site type.
Arrival without checkout confuses “on site” with “job done” for billing.
Buyers purchase geofence clocks that punch near the zip code, not inside the work area.

Workflow

1. Configure the site boundary

Draw fence to the work area — pad, lobby wing, patrol post — document changes in audit trail.

2. Require inside-fence check-in

Attendance counts when GPS confirms inside during the active shift — outside is flagged per policy.

3. Run proof modules inside the fence

QR posts, photos, checklists — captured while the session is open on site.

4. Checkout closes the geofence story

Departure timestamp completes verified attendance — not just “entered fence once.”

Homepage proof demo → GPS · geofence · motion · QR · checkout · invoice linkage

Proof examples

Multi-building facility service.

Separate fences per building — proof per zone, not one campus ping.

Security post coverage dispute.

Inside-fence check-in at the post — not “vehicle entered the parking lot.”

HOA claims crew never entered community.

Per-property fence proves on-lot presence for that stop.

Signals

Per-site geofenceInside-fence check-inOutside flaggedCheckout pairingMulti-zone campuses

Who this is for

Multi-site operators where “were they on property?” is the recurring dispute.

FAQ

Geofence verification vs geofence time clock?

Time clocks punch near the site. Verification requires demonstrated presence inside the boundary during the assigned job — tied to proof score and billing.

Geofence vs GPS — which do I need?

Geofence sets the rule (inside = attendance counts). GPS provides coordinates evaluated against that rule during check-in, polls, and checkout. Boundary disputes start with geofence; coordinate accuracy questions start with GPS.

Can one fence cover an entire campus?

You can, but multi-building operators usually fence each work zone so proof matches how clients think about service delivery.

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