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      Automatic Break | Breaks Overview

      Overview of the Automatic Break Type

      Automatic Breaks are automatically assigned to an employee's Timesheet once a specified number of hours have been worked by the employee. Keep reading to learn more. 



      Setting Description
      Break Name * The Break name will display on the Timeclock, Web Clock, Mobile App, and Timesheet
      Break Duration Specify a Break Length
      Deduct after working

      Number of hours employees must work before an Automatic Break is applied to the Timesheet

      * System will deduct time from worked hours and add it to Breaks Taken
      Force break duration
      • If Yes - The Automatic Break will be deducted after the number of working hours specified.
        • If the assigned employee clocks in/out to take a break, the time taken is also deducted.
        • If the "Repeat every.." option (see below) is checked, the break deduction is repeated and deducted when applicable. 
      • If No - The Automatic Break will be deducted after the number of working hours specified only if the employee does not clock in/out for a break.
        • If the assigned employee clocks in/out to a break, the Automatic Break is not automatically deducted. 
      Repeat every (# of hours specified)

      If Yes - The Automatic Break repeats every time the specified number of hours is worked in a single shift

      If No - The Automatic Break will not repeat

       

      Once the specified number of Worked Hours has been reached, an Automatic Break will be added to the Timesheet.

       

      Timesheets | Web App


       

      Timesheets | Mobile App

      *AB = Automatic Break