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Is time tracking via app (REP-P) legal?

Yes, clocking in and out via app or web browser is 100% legal and is the most modern form of time management REP-P .

The entire legal validity of the Pontotel system is based on Ordinance 671 of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), which is the most recent legislation on the subject and consolidates all previous rules.

What are Ordinance 671 and REP-P?

Published in 2021, Ordinance 671 modernized and unified the rules for time and attendance control in Brazil. It defines the requirements for timekeeping systems, introducing three types of REP (Electronic Time Recorder):

REP-C: The conventional (physical) time clock.
REP-A: Alternative systems (defined by agreement or collective bargaining agreement).
REP-P: The Electronic Time Clock via Software .

The Pontotel platform fits perfectly into the REP-P : software (application or web system) that allows for the recording and management of working hours in real time.

💡 Tip: You can read the full legislation directly on the official website of the Federal Government. Access it here: Full text of Ordinance 671/MTP

How does Pontotel guarantee legal validity?

To be classified as REP-P, the Pontotel platform rigorously complies with all the technical requirements of Ordinance 671, guaranteeing the legal security of your company and transparency for your employees .

See the pillars of legality that the system meets:

1. Issuance of the Time Clock Receipt

According to the law, the employee must have access to proof of their registration. Pontotel issues a digital receipt (PDF) for each clock-in/clock-out, containing all the required data: date, time, employee's CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer registration number), employer's CNPJ (Brazilian company taxpayer registration number), and the software registration number.

2. Data Integrity and Inviolability

This is the main legal requirement. Ordinance 671 prohibits systems that allow:

Restrict clocking in and out.
Enable automatic dialing.
Require prior authorization for overtime.
Change or delete recorded time and attendance data.

The Pontotel platform guarantees data integrity. The original record (the punch) is never deleted. The system only allows adjustment entries on the sheet, and all these corrections are tracked.

3. Generating the Source Data File (SDF)

The AFD is the standard tax file required by a labor auditor. The Pontotel platform generates the AFD at any time, containing all original time entries, in the order in which they occurred and without any alteration, exactly as required by law.

4. Electronic Time Clock Mirror

The system generates the Time Sheet (Report R01) with all the work schedule information, time entries, and summaries, ready for the employee to review and sign.

Digital time tracking via REP-P (like Pontotel's) is not just an evolution in management , but the most modern and complete method provided for in current legislation. By using our platform, your company is 100% compliant with Ordinance 671.

If you still have questions or need assistance, contact our Support team via the chat integrated into the Pontotel Gestão website or via WhatsApp !

Updated on: November 12, 2025

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