=== HR Press Lite ===
Contributors: codeclove
Tags: HR management, employee attendance, time tracking, employee management, HR plugin
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Track employee check-ins, breaks, attendance, and manage your entire team — all from your WordPress dashboard. Free forever.

== Description ==

**HR Press Lite** is a lightweight, modern **HR Management plugin** built for WordPress. It gives small and medium businesses a simple, clean way to manage employees, track daily attendance, log breaks, handle departments and designations, and send announcements — without leaving WordPress.

No complicated setup. No monthly SaaS fees. Just install and start managing your team.

### ⚡ Free Features

* **Employee Check-in / Check-out** — Track daily working hours automatically
* **Break Logs** — Record and review employee break times
* **Departments & Designations** — Organise your company structure
* **Attendance Management** — View and manage attendance records
* **Announcements** — Broadcast messages to all employees instantly
* **Email Notifications** — Send emails directly to employees

### 🔒 Built With Security in Mind

HR Press Lite is developed following WordPress security best practices — all AJAX endpoints are protected with nonces and capability checks, so your employee data stays safe.

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### 👉 [Upgrade to HR Press PRO](https://codeclove.com/plugins/hr-press)

Take your HR operations to the next level with **HR Press PRO**:

* ✅ **Leave Management** — Employees submit leave requests; managers approve or reject
* ✅ **Holiday Email Notifications** — Auto-notify staff of upcoming holidays
* ✅ **IP Restriction** — Restrict check-ins to your office network only
* ✅ **IP Whitelisting** — Approve trusted IPs for remote work flexibility
* ✅ **Priority Support** — Get direct help from the development team
* ✅ **Early Access to New Features** — Shape the product roadmap

[👉 View PRO Plans →](https://codeclove.com/plugins/hr-press)

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== Installation ==

**Recommended (From WordPress Admin)**

1. Go to *Plugins → Add New* in your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for **HR Press Lite**
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**
4. Navigate to *HR Press → Dashboard* to get started

**Manual Installation**

1. Download the plugin ZIP from WordPress.org
2. Go to *Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin*
3. Upload the ZIP and click **Install Now**, then **Activate**
4. Navigate to *HR Press → Dashboard* to get started

More documentation is [available here](https://codeclove.com/plugins/hr-press).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is HR Press Lite really free? =
Yes. HR Press Lite is 100% free with no hidden charges. You can upgrade to HR Press PRO for advanced features like leave management and IP restrictions.

= How do employees check in and check out? =
Each employee gets an interface where they can log their check-in and check-out times. Records are stored automatically in your WordPress database.

= Can I manage multiple departments and job roles? =
Yes. HR Press Lite supports unlimited departments and designations so you can fully reflect your company structure.

= Does this plugin work with my theme? =
HR Press Lite is designed to work with any standard WordPress theme. The admin interface lives entirely in the WordPress dashboard.

= Is my employee data stored securely? =
All data is stored in your own WordPress database. HR Press Lite never sends your data to third-party servers. AJAX endpoints are protected with nonces and role-based capability checks.

= Can I send announcements to all employees? =
Yes. You can create and broadcast announcements to all employees directly from the plugin dashboard.

= What is the difference between Lite and PRO? =
The Lite version covers core attendance and employee management. PRO adds leave request workflows, holiday notifications, IP-based check-in restrictions, and priority support. [See PRO →](https://codeclove.com/plugins/hr-press)

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard overview — a clean summary of attendance and employee activity
2. Employee list — manage all employees in one place
3. Check-in / Check-out log — daily attendance at a glance
4. Announcements — broadcast messages to your team
5. Departments & Designations — organise your company hierarchy

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 =
* Feature: Added "Upgrade to Pro" action link on the WordPress Plugins screen for quick access.
* Feature: Settings screen now includes a PRO upgrade tab with feature showcase.

= 1.0.3 =
* Security: Fixed missing authorization checks and nonce verification on AJAX endpoints.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.