You can set up automatic deductions for meal breaks based on the length of an employee's shift.
When meal breaks are deducted
Meal break deductions are applied automatically when using the timesheet function or importing from timeclock systems.
Configuring meal break rules
Navigate to Settings.
Select the Timesheets tab.
Configure the meal break settings.
Meal break settings
Meal break of
The amount that will be deducted (in hours or minutes).
Example: 0.5 hours (30 minutes).
Hours, every
Set how often the break will be deducted based on length of shift.
Example: Every 6 hours worked.
Per shift
Alternatively, you can set the break to be deducted once per shift rather than based on shift length.
Except on Saturday or Sunday
Set a rule that does not apply meal breaks on either Saturday or Sunday.
How it works
Once configured, when an employee's hours are entered via the timesheet or imported from a timeclock:
The system calculates the total hours worked.
If the hours meet the threshold, the meal break is automatically deducted.
The net hours after the deduction are what the employee is paid for.
Example: Employee works 8 hours with a meal break rule of 0.5 hours every 6 hours.
The system records 8 hours worked, deducts 0.5 hours for the meal break, and pays the employee for 7.5 hours.