Wisconsin State Assembly leaders recently agreed to cap overnight debates that have historically forced legislators to participate in contentious debates lasting as long as 60 hours, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. New rules dictate future sessions will be restricted by time limits set before debates commence, and these constraints will be enforced using a timeclock that will be installed on the floor.

"We do not want to have all-night sessions," said the new Republican Speaker Robin Vos regarding the decision. "We do not think that is in the interest of the public. … We do not do our best work with very little sleep, just like most Wisconsin citizens."

In addition to the new time tracking system, the State Assembly leaders have agreed to limit the number of controversial bills that will be discussed on a given day and restrict the amount of debate time allotted to speakers.

Timekeeping systems can also help companies avoid time and attendance violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires employers to keep accurate records of all employee attendanceto ensure workers are receiving proper wages for the tasks they perform.

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