Attendance Tracking for Australian Businesses
Employee check-in/out, late detection, overtime tracking, and absence resolution — included free at AUD $29/month flat. No per-user fees. Fair Work record-keeping ready.
Save thousands on attendance tracking
Based on a 30-person team. Leave Balance includes attendance at no extra cost — competitors charge separately or bundle it at premium prices.
| Tool | Pricing model | Attendance | Cost (30 users) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanda | Per user ($1.60-16/user) | Core product | AUD $384-480/mo |
| Deputy | Per user ($5-9/user) | Core product | AUD $150-270/mo |
| Employment Hero | Per user ($20-60/emp) + minimums | Higher tiers | AUD $600-1,800/mo |
| Calamari | Per user ($2/user for leave + $2/user for attendance) | Separate module | AUD $120+/mo |
| Leave Balance | Flat rate — unlimited users | Included free | AUD $29/mo |
Everything Australian teams need to track attendance properly
One-tap check-in/out
Employees check in and out from the web with a single click. Late arrivals are flagged automatically based on your configurable grace period.
Fair Work compliant
Maintain the employee time records required under the Fair Work Act. Attendance data integrates with leave records for complete compliance documentation.
Overtime tracking
Overtime minutes are calculated automatically when worked hours exceed the expected daily total. Configurable weekly caps help you manage costs under Modern Awards.
Absence resolution
Unaccounted absences are flagged automatically. Resolve as LWOP (full or half day), excused absence, or apply retroactive leave — with full audit trail.
Optional geolocation
Capture location on check-in for on-site verification. Fully toggleable per account and compliant with the Australian Privacy Act — off by default.
Included free at AUD $29/mo
Attendance tracking is bundled with Leave Balance at no extra cost. Tanda charges AUD $384/mo for 30 employees — we charge AUD $29/mo for the same headcount with attendance included.
Australian attendance and leave guides & insights
Australian teams ask, clearly answered
Everything you need to know about attendance tracking with Leave Balance for Australian businesses. Click any question to view details.
Talk to our team 01 Is attendance tracking included in the AUD $29/month price?
Yes. Attendance tracking — check-in/out, late detection, absence resolution, overtime tracking, geolocation, and analytics — is included at no extra cost with your Leave Balance subscription.
There are no per-user fees and no separate attendance module to purchase. AUD $29/month covers leave management and attendance tracking for your entire team.
02 How does this compare to Tanda for attendance?
Tanda is a workforce management platform that includes shift rostering, award interpretation, and complex scheduling. Leave Balance focuses on simple daily attendance — one check-in and one check-out per employee per day.
If your team needs shift rostering across multiple locations, Tanda is the better fit. If you need straightforward attendance tracking alongside leave management, Leave Balance costs AUD $29/month flat versus Tanda's AUD $384+ for 30 employees.
03 Does attendance tracking help with Fair Work record-keeping?
The Fair Work Act requires employers to keep records of hours worked for each employee. Leave Balance's attendance module creates a daily record of check-in and check-out times, providing documentation to support your compliance obligations.
Combined with leave records, you have a comprehensive picture of employee attendance and absence for each pay period.
04 What happens when an employee forgets to check in?
Employees who have not checked in are flagged on the daily attendance view. The end-of-day absence detection job marks them as absent automatically.
Managers can resolve the absence as LWOP, excused, or apply retroactive leave. Employees can also submit a retroactive check-in request for manager approval.
05 Can I export attendance data for payroll?
Yes. Attendance data can be exported as CSV from the monthly attendance view. The export includes check-in/out times, worked hours, overtime, and absence records — ready to import into your payroll system.
06 Does it support half-day attendance?
Yes. If an employee is on half-day leave, they can check in for the other half of the day. The system automatically detects the half-day leave and adjusts the attendance record accordingly.
This is useful for Australian businesses that offer flexible half-day arrangements alongside their leave policies.
Leave + Attendance in one simple tool
AUD $29/month. Unlimited employees. Attendance included. Fair Work ready. 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
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