--- title: "Free Overtime & Hours Tracker for SMEs | Faqtic" description: "Download our free overtime and hours-worked tracker template. Log daily hours, track overtime, and manage approvals in one clean spreadsheet. Built for SMEs." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://faqtic.co/#organization", "name": "Faqtic", "alternateName": "Faqtic - The Factorial Agency", "url": "https://faqtic.co", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://faqtic.co/lovable-uploads/4e1622b4-0e3c-495f-9b90-c9ca18d0fc27.png" }, "description": "Certified Factorial implementation partner for European SMEs. 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No credit card, no trial expiry. Download it and use it as long as you like." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does it handle different working patterns?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. You can set different standard hours per employee, so part-time and full-time staff are tracked correctly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use this for compliance purposes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It gives you a basic record of hours worked and overtime. For full compliance with working time regulations, consider Factorial's automated time tracking." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you spam me after I download?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. You'll receive the download link and 1–2 practical follow-up emails. Unsubscribe with one click." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if I have more than 50 employees?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The tracker works for any size, but beyond 50 employees a spreadsheet becomes unmanageable. That's when Factorial's automated time tracking saves you hours every week." } } ] } ] --- [![Faqtic - Your Factorial Partner](/assets/faqtic-logo-mu1Yn3w0.webp)](/) [Approach](/our-approach)[Services](/services) Products [Pricing](/pricing)[Case Studies](/case-studies) Insights [Contact](/contact) 🇬🇧 EN [Book Your Free Factorial Demo](/factorial-book-demo) # \[Free template\] Overtime & Hours-Worked Tracker Stop guessing who worked what. Log daily hours, track overtime, and keep approvals in one place — without building anything from scratch. Download the free tracker Built by certified Factorial experts FREE DOWNLOAD ### Overtime Tracker faqtic.co If overtime is tracked in emails, timesheets nobody fills in, or not tracked at all — you're not alone. Most SMEs hit this wall fast. ## The problem No clear record of hours worked — overtime disputes become he-said-she-said. Managers approve overtime after the fact, with no visibility into team totals. Compliance risk — without proper records, you're exposed if working time regulations are questioned. ## What you'll get A daily log where employees record hours worked, including overtime, in under a minute. Manager approval column so overtime is authorised before it's paid. Weekly and monthly summaries that give you totals at a glance — no manual adding up. ## What's inside - Daily hours log with start time, end time, breaks, and overtime columns. - Manager approval column for each overtime entry. - Automatic weekly and monthly hour summaries — no formulas to build. - Example data so you can see how it works before adding your own team. - Works in Excel, Google Sheets, and most spreadsheet apps. ## Get your free template Instant download. No spam. You'll also get 1–2 practical emails on how other SMEs solve this. Full name Work email Company Your roleSelect your role HR Manager CEO / Founder COO / Operations Finance Office Manager Other Number of employeesSelect company size 1–10 11–50 51–200 200+ Current HR system Biggest HR headache right nowSelect one Time tracking Leave management Payroll Onboarding Performance reviews General admin overload I agree to receive the download and occasional practical HR tips. You can unsubscribe anytime. See our [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy). Download the free tracker Your data is safe. We never share or sell your information. ## How smarter HR teams use this 1 ### Download and set up your team Add employee names and standard working hours. The formulas handle the rest. Ready in 10 minutes. 2 ### Track for 30–60 days See where overtime piles up, where approvals are missed, and where records fall behind. 3 ### Automate with Factorial When manual tracking becomes a burden, move to automated clock-in/out, overtime alerts, and payroll-ready reports. ## When the spreadsheet can't keep up, automation pays for itself - Employees clock in and out from their phone — no more manual timesheets. - Overtime is flagged automatically and routed for approval before payroll. - Payroll-ready reports with zero manual data entry or formula errors. 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