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Add a break (Shifts) ​

This article covers: Add a break.

Before you start ​

  • Access. You need access to Time & Attendance > Shifts. If you do not see it in the menu, ask your administrator for the role that covers this area.

Steps ​

  1. Open Time & Attendance > Shifts.

  2. Select Add a break.

  3. In the window Break fill in the fields below.

    The window
FieldWhat it means and what to enter
Break nameThe name people see for the record.
StartsFor example: 13:00.
EndsFor example: 14:00.
PaidChoose one: Yes, No.
MandatoryChoose one: Yes, No.
Taken off by itselfChoose one: Yes, No.
The person punches out and inChoose one: Yes, No.
  1. Select Save the break.

The window closes and the table shows the result.

If something does not work ​

  • The button "Add a break" is missing. You do not have the permission, or the page is not in your menu. See Access above.
  • A list in the window is empty. The records it picks from do not exist yet.
  • The window will not close or shows a message. Read the message: it names the field that is missing or not allowed.