Overlap Detection for Accurate Time Reports
Catch conflicting time entries before they reach reports or invoices. Sandtime.io flags overlaps the moment they occur so your time data stays reliable.
How overlap detection works
Automatic detection
Every new entry is checked against existing ones for the same day. Conflicts are flagged as soon as they appear.
Real-time alerts
Get notified immediately when a new entry collides with an existing one - before the timesheet is submitted.
Timer and manual entry
Overlap detection works for both timer-based tracking and manually entered time entries.
Non-destructive
Sandtime.io flags the conflict but keeps both entries. You decide which one to adjust or remove.
Configurable notifications
Adjust notification settings to match your team’s tolerance. Silence them for roles where overlaps are expected.
Accurate reports downstream
Clean time data means weekly reports, invoices, and payroll calculations reflect reality without manual auditing.
Who uses overlap detection
- Consultants billing multiple clients who need clean hour-by-hour records
- Teams with overlapping projects who want to catch data errors before submission
- Agencies preparing client invoices where duplicate hours would be a problem
- Payroll teams who need accurate daily totals before approving timesheets
Overlap questions
What counts as an overlap?
Two entries from the same person covering some of the same minutes. Overlapping time is ignored in totals, so an unnoticed overlap quietly understates the day.
Will I be told when entries overlap?
Yes. Overlaps raise a notification so the entry can be corrected while the work is still fresh, rather than surfacing during invoicing.
Can overlaps be expected for some roles?
Sometimes, and notification settings can be adjusted to match how your team works, so the alerts stay meaningful instead of routine.
Does an overlap block the entry?
No. The entry is still recorded; you are told about the conflict so the record can be made accurate before it reaches a report or an invoice.
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