TOIL balance tracking in TimeTally

TOIL Tracking Software for UK Teams

Track every TOIL accrual, booking, and balance automatically. See what every employee has earned and used — in real time, without spreadsheets.

TimeTally keeps TOIL tracking alongside annual leave and timesheets — one accurate record for every employee. Leave management and TOIL are fully integrated so there's no duplication of effort.

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Real-time balances

Why TOIL tracking fails without a proper system

1

Spreadsheets get out of date instantly

The moment an accrual is approved or a booking is made, the spreadsheet is wrong — unless someone updates it immediately. Most don't.

2

Balances are disputed constantly

Without a single source of truth, employees and managers have different records. Disputes take time to resolve and damage trust.

3

TOIL expiry is never enforced

Informal systems have no mechanism to enforce expiry. Expired TOIL hangs around on spreadsheets for months, creating a misleading picture of liability.

4

No visibility of total team TOIL liability

Finance and HR have no clear view of how much TOIL is owed across the organisation — until someone leaves and the payout is unexpectedly large.

5

Different managers apply different rules

Without a system enforcing the policy, TOIL is approved inconsistently — some managers are generous, others strict. The result is grievances.

6

Records are lost when employees change manager

When employees move teams or managers change, the informal history of TOIL accruals goes with them — leaving new managers with no accurate starting point.

See every employee's TOIL balance in one view

The team calendar shows TOIL bookings alongside annual leave and sick leave. Managers see the full team picture — accruals, bookings, remaining balances — all accurate in real time. TOIL data feeds directly into payroll exports so nothing is missed at month-end.

Real-time balances

Every TOIL balance is updated immediately when accruals are approved or bookings made

Full team visibility

See all TOIL balances, pending requests, and upcoming bookings across the whole team

Exportable records

Export TOIL data for HR reporting, payroll processing, or compliance records

TOIL tracking overview in TimeTally
TOIL policy configuration in TimeTally

Configure your TOIL policy once, apply everywhere

Set accrual rates, caps, and expiry periods that match your employment contracts and workplace policies. The system enforces these rules consistently for every employee — no more inconsistent manager decisions. When overtime is approved, TOIL is credited automatically and appears on the rota calendar so managers always know who has time to take.

Custom accrual rates per TOIL type
Maximum balance caps
Automatic expiry enforcement
Multiple TOIL categories
Per-employee policy overrides
Full audit trail

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price. Every feature. No surprises.

£2/employee/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

TOIL tracking — accrual, requests, approvals, and balances
Annual leave and sick leave management included
Custom TOIL types with rates, caps, and expiry
Real-time balance visibility for all employees
Payroll exports — CSV, Xero, QuickBooks

No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

How does TimeTally track TOIL accrual?

Employees log their actual hours worked via the timesheet. When hours exceed contracted hours, the excess can be submitted as a TOIL accrual request. Once the manager approves it, the hours are added to the employee's TOIL balance automatically — no manual calculations needed.

Can I see TOIL balances for all employees at once?

Yes. The employer dashboard shows TOIL balances alongside annual leave balances for all employees. You can see at a glance who has accumulated TOIL, who has used it, and what the current liability across the team looks like.

Can TOIL accrue at different rates for different types of overtime?

Yes. You can create multiple TOIL leave types in your settings — for example, 'Standard TOIL' at 1:1, 'Weekend TOIL' at 1.5:1, and 'Bank Holiday TOIL' at 2:1. Each has its own rate, cap, and expiry period, and managers select the correct type when approving accruals.

Does TOIL tracking work alongside paid overtime tracking?

Yes. TimeTally tracks both TOIL and paid overtime through the timesheet system. You can designate certain extra hours as TOIL and others as paid overtime — with separate records for each type.

What happens when TOIL expires?

You set the expiry period in your TOIL policy. When TOIL approaches its expiry date, managers have visibility to encourage employees to use it. Once expired, it is removed from the balance — a clear, auditable record is always maintained.

Can employees see their own TOIL balance?

Yes. Every employee can see their own TOIL balance in real time through the TimeTally app or web browser. They can see accruals, bookings, and the current balance — full transparency reduces queries and disputes.

Replace your TOIL spreadsheet with something that actually works.

Try TimeTally free for 14 days. Accurate TOIL tracking, annual leave, and timesheets in one system.

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