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Guides, product updates, and payroll tips for Philippine small business owners.

Apr 4, 2026

How to add and configure new employees in Timekeep

Adding a new hire in Timekeep takes a few minutes. Set their rate, assign a schedule, add government ID numbers, and they're ready for their first payroll.

Apr 4, 2026

Let your team check their own schedules and payslips

Timekeep's employee portal lets your staff check schedules, view payslips, request leaves, and clock in from their phone. Less questions, more self-service.

Apr 4, 2026

Export payroll reports for your accountant in Timekeep

Download a complete payroll summary as a CSV file from Timekeep. All earnings, deductions, and contributions in one file, ready to hand to your bookkeeper.

Apr 4, 2026

How to run payroll in Timekeep from start to finish

A step-by-step walkthrough of running payroll in Timekeep. From attendance records to finalized payslips, here's exactly how it works every cutoff.

Apr 4, 2026

Secure Your Employee Portal With Registered Devices

Your employee portal shows payslips and schedules. Portal Device Lock makes sure that data stays on devices you manage, not on any phone with the link.

Apr 4, 2026

How to manage leave requests and balances in Timekeep

Handle leave requests, track vacation and sick leave balances, and approve or decline requests from your dashboard. No group chat threads needed.

Apr 4, 2026

How to set up and pay employee allowances in Timekeep

Add meal, rice, or other allowances to employee profiles in Timekeep. They show up on every payslip automatically, paid per month, per day worked, or per hour.

Apr 4, 2026

How to set up a kiosk time clock for your business

Turn any tablet or phone into a shared clock-in station for your team. No biometric hardware, no special equipment, and it connects directly to payroll.

Apr 4, 2026

How to set up work schedules and track late arrivals

Set up shifts in Timekeep, assign them to your team, and see who's late automatically. Late minutes flow straight into payroll without any manual checking.

Apr 4, 2026

How to track and approve overtime hours in Timekeep

Timekeep flags overtime automatically from clock-out times. Review and approve before payroll runs, so nothing gets added to a payslip without your sign-off.

Apr 4, 2026

How to track employee loans and deduct them from payroll

Add employee loans in Timekeep, set a deduction schedule, and the amount is deducted automatically from each payslip until the loan is paid off.

Mar 31, 2026

Payroll Cutoffs and Pay Schedules in the Philippines

How to configure payroll cutoffs and pay schedules for Philippine businesses. Semi-monthly setups, payday timing, and government deduction placement.

Mar 30, 2026

Philippine Labor Code Basics for Small Business Owners

Practical overview of Philippine Labor Code essentials for small business owners: minimum wage, overtime, holidays, 13th month pay, and termination rules.

Mar 29, 2026

Payroll Setup Checklist for New Philippine Businesses

Step-by-step payroll checklist for Philippine businesses hiring their first employees. BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG registration and first payroll run.

Mar 28, 2026

Signs You Need Payroll Software Beyond Spreadsheets

Six signs your Philippine small business has outgrown spreadsheet payroll, and what payroll software should actually replace.

Mar 27, 2026

Common Payroll Mistakes Philippine Small Businesses Make

Seven payroll mistakes that cost Philippine small businesses money and trigger penalties, from outdated contribution tables to missing payslips.

Mar 26, 2026

True Cost of Hiring an Employee in the Philippines

The true cost of hiring in the Philippines beyond salary. Employer SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG shares, 13th month pay, and real examples at two salary levels.

Mar 25, 2026

Undertime vs Tardiness in Philippine Payroll Rules

The difference between undertime and tardiness in Philippine payroll, how each affects pay computation, and how to set fair policies for your team.

Mar 24, 2026

How to Track Employee Attendance Without a Biometric Machine

Practical alternatives to biometric attendance for Philippine small businesses. Tablet kiosks, photo verification, and what actually works for 5 to 50 staff.

Mar 23, 2026

Employee Loans and Deductions in Philippine Payroll

How to manage SSS loans, Pag-IBIG loans, cash advances, and recurring deductions in Philippine payroll without losing track of balances.

Mar 22, 2026

SSS Contribution Table 2026 for Philippine Employers

How to read the 2026 SSS contribution table, compute employee and employer shares, and avoid common bracket mistakes in Philippine payroll.

Mar 21, 2026

BIR Employee Withholding Tax Table Philippines 2026

How to compute BIR withholding tax for Philippine employees. TRAIN Law brackets, step-by-step computation, and common mistakes to avoid.

Mar 20, 2026

How to Compute Holiday Pay in the Philippines (2026)

Philippine holiday pay rules for 2026. Regular holidays, special non-working days, rest day combos, and the complete 2026 holiday calendar.

Mar 19, 2026

Night Differential Pay Computation Rules Philippines

How to compute night differential pay under Philippine labor law. The 10% premium, qualifying hours, overtime stacking, and peso examples.

Mar 18, 2026

DOLE Rest Day Pay Rules: A Guide for Philippine Employers

How rest day pay works in the Philippines. Premium rates, holiday combinations, scheduling rules, and what DOLE requires from employers.

Mar 17, 2026

How to Compute Overtime Pay in the Philippines 2026

Learn how to compute Philippine overtime pay. Regular OT, rest day OT, holiday OT rates with peso examples and a quick reference table.

Mar 16, 2026

Face Verification Time Tracking Without Biometrics

How Timekeep's kiosk mode turns any tablet or phone into a clock-in station with photo verification. No biometric machines, no buddy punching.

Mar 15, 2026

How Timekeep Computes PH Government Payroll Deductions

How Timekeep handles SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR withholding tax for Philippine payroll. All government deductions computed automatically.

Mar 14, 2026

Choosing Payroll Software for Philippine Small Business

A practical guide for Philippine business owners choosing payroll software. What actually matters when you have 5 to 50 employees and no HR department.