Temporary staffing agencies

One clock-in policy per client. One platform for the entire agency.

Plain adapts time tracking policies, collective agreements, and shift rules to each client company and worker category. No manual setup for every placement, no shared spreadsheets, no calls to find out who clocked in where.

Policy per client company Multi-category & agreement Geolocated clock-in Inspection-ready reports Mobile app included
Multi-client scheduling

Every worker, at the right client, with their rules applied

Plain's AI simultaneously manages workers placed at different client companies, automatically applying the collective agreement, schedule, and restrictions agreed with each one. No spreadsheets, no assignment errors.

  • Worker category profile (admin., industrial, healthcare...)
  • Shift rules configured per client company
  • Automatic validation of availability and legal restrictions
  • Unified agency view + breakdown view per client
Plain ETT · Assignments week 23
Worker
Client company
Schedule
Status
Clock-in at the client site

The worker clocks in where they are, not where they claim to be

Plain uses geolocation to verify that the worker is physically on the client's premises at the time of clock-in. Every entry and exit is recorded with legal validity, linked to the corresponding client and worker category.

  • Clock-in from the app at the client's location
  • Geolocation verification configurable per client
  • Instant alert if the worker clocks in outside the perimeter
  • Optional physical terminal for clients without mobile access
Plain App · A. López On shift
Your shift today
08:00 — 16:00
Administration · Logistics Corp
Clocked in ✓
Geolocation verified
Logistics Corp · South Industrial Park · 08:02
Agreement applied
Transport and logistics 2024
Hours worked this week 24 h
Policies per client

Each client, their agreement, their rules. Without configuring anything manually.

Set up each client company's profile once: collective agreement, permitted schedules, mandatory rest periods, bonuses, and shift types. Plain automatically applies those rules to every placed worker, regardless of their category.

  • Agreement and shift profile per client company
  • Categories: administration, industry, logistics, retail, healthcare
  • Minimum rest between shifts according to category regulations
  • Cross-validation: worker + client + category
Client configuration 3 active clients
Logistics Corp Logistics
Agreement: Transport 2024
Rest: 12h min.
Shifts: M / A / N
Geo: Active ✓
AutoParts S.A. Industrial
Agreement: Metal 2024
Rest: 11h min.
Shifts: M / A / N / 12h
Geo: Active ✓
RetailChain Retail
Agreement: Commerce 2024
Rest: 12h min.
Shifts: Flex. weekly
Geo: Active ✓
Cover & absences

A last-minute absence resolved in minutes, not hours.

Plain automatically identifies which workers in the pool are available, meet the client's category requirements, and have not exceeded their maximum hours. It suggests the ideal substitute to the coordinator with one click.

Substitute pool
Filtered by category and availability
  • Automatic filtering: category + client + available hours
  • Push notification to substitute with confirmation
  • Automatic logging of the cover in the history
  • Maximum hours check per collective agreement
Compliance alerts
Proactive issue detection
  • Alert if the worker does not clock in within the set window
  • Coordinator notified if the position remains uncovered
  • Detection of maximum daily hours being exceeded
Alert · AutoParts S.A. Urgent
Last-minute absence
J. Núñez · Night shift · 22:00
Industrial · AutoParts S.A. · Line 3
Available substitutes (industrial category)
F. Ortega
Free · 28h this week · ✓ Metal 2024
P. Serrano
Free · 32h this week · ✓ Metal 2024
5
min. resolution
Auto
category filtered
agreement validated
Time tracking

Legal clock-in, validated per client, ready for any inspection

Staffing agencies have a dual responsibility: comply with time-recording regulations and prove that each worker clocked in at the correct client's premises. Plain handles everything automatically.

The worker clocks in from their phone, at any client

Plain automatically links the clock-in to the correct client and category. The worker opens the app, sees today's shift with the company they need to report to, and clocks in with a tap. No paperwork, no calls to the coordinator.

  • Clock-in automatically linked to the shift's client
  • Legally valid timestamp (RDL 8/2019)
  • Break, incident and clock-out recorded from the app
  • Optional physical terminal for clients without mobile access
Plain · A. López · 08:01 Clocked in
08:01
✓ Clock-in recorded
Logistics Corp · Morning shift
Location: South Industrial Park · verified
Document management

Placement contracts, service orders and payslips in one place

Plain centralises all labour documentation for each placed worker: the placement agreement, the service order per client, payslips and social security registrations. With digital signing included so nothing is left pending.

  • Placement agreement signed digitally
  • Service orders linked to the client and period
  • Payslips distributed automatically to the worker
  • Signing with Signaturit (eIDAS) from mobile
Documents · A. López Up to date ✓
Placement agreement
Logistics Corp · 01/05/2026
Signed ✓
Service order · Week 23
Logistics Corp · Morning shift
Signed ✓
Payslip May 2026
Sent to employee · 01/06/2026
Received ✓
Advanced digital signing (Signaturit)

Features

Everything Plain includes for staffing agencies

AI & Scheduling
AI-powered schedule · Assignment by category · Multi-client · Agreement restrictions · Demand forecasting
Time tracking
App or terminal clock-in · Geolocation per client · Configurable shift policies · Legally valid timestamp · RDL 8/2019
Multi-category
Administration · Industrial · Warehouse · Retail · Healthcare · Agreement per category · Worker-client cross-validation
Cover management
Filtered substitute pool · Push notification to substitute · Maximum hours control · Cover history
Alerts & compliance
Late clock-in · Outside perimeter · Hours exceeded · Insufficient rest · Daily summary per coordinator
Documents
Placement agreement · Service orders · Automated payslips · Signaturit digital signing (eIDAS)
Legal reports
Time record RDL 8/2019 · Breakdown per client · PDF/Excel export · 4-year history · Inspection-ready
Worker app
iOS and Android · Clock-in at client · View today's shift and company · Request absences · Download payslips

Frequently asked questions

Can a staffing agency manage multiple clients with different collective agreements from Plain?

Yes. Plain is specifically designed for this scenario. Each client company has its own profile with a collective agreement, shift types, minimum rest periods, and geolocation configuration. When you assign a worker to a client, Plain automatically applies that client's rules without any manual configuration needed.

How does clock-in work when workers are at different clients' premises?

The worker downloads the Plain app and sees their assigned shift each day, including the client company where they need to report. When they clock in, the system records the time and uses geolocation to verify they are at the correct premises. If the client prefers a physical terminal, that option is also available.

What happens if a worker tries to clock in from outside the client's premises?

The clock-in is blocked and an immediate alert is sent to the agency coordinator. The system records the attempt with the worker's actual location, which is also available for audits. The coordinator can then resolve the situation or manually authorise the clock-in if there is a justified reason.

Does Plain generate the time-recording reports required by law?

Yes. Plain generates in one click the time record report compliant with Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, broken down by worker and by client company. The report includes the date, clock-in time, clock-out time, break, and the company where the service was provided. It can be exported as PDF or Excel and the history is retained for 4 years, as required by law.

What worker categories can Plain manage in a staffing agency?

Plain manages all common staffing agency categories: administration and office, industrial and production, warehouse and logistics, retail, hospitality, and healthcare/social care. Each category can have its own agreement, maximum hours and shift types. Plain automatically validates that the placed worker meets the profile required by the client.

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