anchor: If the employee is not recording his or her T and A data, the basis for recording the data could be (1) the timekeeper's or supervisor's observation, (2) time clocks, or other automated timekeeping devices, where not prohibited by law, or (3) other applicable techniques.
positive: If time clocks or automated timekeeping devices are available and legal, it can pose as basis for recording the data.
negative: The employee doesn't have to record his T and A data since the government does so automatically for him.