As city governments face increasing pressure to maintain budgetary benchmarks - bringing in as much revenue as possible while decreasing overhead costs - there are some officials that have given much thought toward implementing updated time clock systems.

Earlier this month, more than 400 students at three high schools in York County, Pennsylvania, were educated about the basics of payroll, electronic payment methods and time and attendance software programs, according to Stambaugh Ness.

The New York Times recently reported the mayor of Jersey City, N.J., wants businesses in the area to adopt a paid sick leave policy for all employees.

Employees of Interior Magic of California were recently awarded $292,000 resulting from time and attendance violations.

Workplace injuries can severely disrupt employee time and attendance, and according to a Sept. 24 report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, questionable workers compensation reports are on the rise.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, employees of Signal Restoration Services helped to conduct recovery and cleanup for multiple hospitals in the affected regions.

Campaign organizers for the Vermont Paid Sick Days initiative have rallied in support of a bill that would make it mandatory for companies in the state to provide their employees access to paid leave when they fall ill.

Having a program that recognizes continued employee time and attendance is an essential strategy in maintaining workplace moral and tenure.

The Pittsburgh police are investigating Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's former bodyguard, Fred Crawford, for possible falsification of overtime on his time and attendance report while in the Mayor's employ.