The problem this product is built around
A work-hours app becomes unreliable when it gives a single number without showing how it got there. Cycle dates, hourly basis, holiday multipliers and manual edits can change the result, while a spreadsheet often hides those assumptions in a cell no one remembers. A personal ledger should make the calculation inspectable before it becomes a dispute.
How HourStamp solves it
HourStamp stores device-time entries, explicit pay settings and revisions on device. It applies day-type and regional holiday rules, keeps the basis visible on each estimate, and exports a PDF summary. A payslip comparison can run on device too, but it remains a comparison tool rather than a legal wage ruling. Open the HourStamp product page to see current availability and plan details.
A practical workflow
- Set the pay basis, cycle dates, region and any tiered multiplier before logging the first shift.
- Start and stop entries close to the work, then use an explicit edit rather than silently changing history.
- Open the estimate and inspect the denominator, day type and holiday treatment instead of copying the total blindly.
- Export a PDF summary when you need to discuss the record, keeping the underlying ledger for later corrections.
What to check before you trust the result
HourStamp estimates are not a wage determination, payroll service or legal opinion. Holiday calendars and labour rules differ by region, and an employer’s contract can override a default. Use the visible assumptions to ask a better question of payroll.
Who this workflow is for
This is for a worker who wants a private, inspectable record before payroll or a customer conversation. It is less useful when an employer already provides an authoritative timesheet that you can export directly.
Go deeper
The product page is the right place to start if you are deciding whether the workflow fits your problem. For detailed mechanics, read Set up the personal ledger, and Inspect the pay calculation.
The useful promise of HourStamp is specific: it shortens one repeated decision while keeping evidence, assumptions and stopping points visible. Start with one real task, inspect the result, and only then make it part of your routine. Try HourStamp.