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What is PunchAlert?
PunchAlert is an automated SMS reminder system used by employers to help their employees remember to check in and out of state-mandated workforce management applications on time. It is developed and operated by 605 Media LLC on behalf of participating employer organizations.
PunchAlert does not replace the state-mandated check-in system — it is a reminder tool only. Employees are still responsible for completing their required check-ins using whatever application their employer or state program requires.
How Employees Are Enrolled
Employees are enrolled in PunchAlert by their employer administrator — not by texting a keyword or visiting a website. The enrollment process works as follows:
Employer uploads roster
The employer administrator uploads employee names, mobile phone numbers, and work schedules through the secure PunchAlert web portal.
Employer notifies employees
The employer informs employees that they will receive automated SMS reminders before their required check-in and check-out times.
Reminders begin automatically
PunchAlert begins sending reminders on the schedule configured by the employer. No action is required from the employee to start receiving messages.
Employee can opt out at any time
Employees may reply STOP at any time to permanently stop receiving messages. See the opt-out section below.
Note for employees: If you are receiving PunchAlert messages and do not know who enrolled you, please contact your direct supervisor or HR department. Your employer administrator manages all enrollments.
What Messages You Will Receive
PunchAlert sends up to four SMS messages per scheduled workday — two reminders before your shift starts and two before your shift ends. Messages are sent only on days you are scheduled to work.
Sign-in reminders
- 15 minutes before shift start: A reminder to sign in to the check-in app before your shift begins
- 5 minutes before shift start: A final reminder that your shift is about to begin
Sign-out reminders
- 15 minutes before shift end: A reminder to sign out of the check-in app before your shift ends
- 5 minutes before shift end: A final reminder that your shift is about to end
Example messages
"Hi Sarah — reminder to sign in to the EVV Portal before your shift starts at 8:00 AM. https://[check-in-app]"
"Hi Sarah — your shift starts in 5 minutes at 8:00 AM. Please sign in to the EVV Portal now."
"Hi Sarah — reminder to sign out of the EVV Portal before your shift ends at 4:00 PM."
SMS Program Disclosure
Required carrier disclosures
How to Opt Out
You may stop receiving PunchAlert reminders at any time. Any of the following keywords sent as a reply will immediately unsubscribe you:
When you opt out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further reminders will be sent to your number. Your opt-out is permanent until you or your employer re-enrolls you.
To re-enroll after opting out
Reply START to any message from PunchAlert, or ask your employer administrator to re-enroll you through the PunchAlert portal.
Important: Opting out of PunchAlert reminders does not exempt you from your employer's check-in requirements. You remain responsible for completing all required check-ins using your employer's designated application.
Contact & Support
For questions about PunchAlert, your enrollment status, or your employer's use of this system, please contact your employer's HR department or direct supervisor first.
For questions about PunchAlert as a product or to report a concern about how it is being used, contact 605 Media LLC directly:
605 Media LLC
Email: travis@605media.net
Website: https://605media.net
Frederick County, Maryland
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