buddy punching

buddy punching
 n.— «What we found was that it’s not the guy that leaves for three hours that we’re up against. Instead, it’s the guy who helps out his out a friend by punching in his time card, whether virtual or real. This is commonly called buddy punching.» —“Getting a Good Read on the Biometrics Market” by Al Colombo Security Sales & Integration Apr., 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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