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Breaks

Gary Leman

The Breaks module gives you full control over breaks: scheduled and unscheduled breaks, duration limits, and pay settings. Essential for labor law compliance and accurate time tracking.

Unscheduled breaks require an active Attendance module.

How to Enable/Disable

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Modules → Breaks → toggle the switch.

Pricing

$0/month + $0.50/employee/month. Trial period — 1 month.

Effect on Other Modules

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1
Salary Settings:
#8220;Pay employees for breaks” — if enabled, break time is paid.
2
Reports:
Working Hours reflects break time.
3
Employee Requests:
#8220;Create Break” and “Break Swap” requests become available.
4
Schedule Settings:
when the module is active, “Allow employees to create breaks” and “Allow employees to swap breaks” options appear.

For details on break types, settings, and salary impact, see Break Types.

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FAQ

Q: Different rules for different projects?
A: No — settings apply at the company level.

Q: What is the difference between scheduled and unscheduled breaks?
A: Scheduled breaks are built into the shift template and visible in advance. Unscheduled breaks are taken spontaneously by employees. For details, see Break Types.

Q: Is the Attendance module required to use breaks?
A: For scheduled breaks — no. For unscheduled breaks — yes, an active Attendance module is required.

Q: How much does the module cost for 30 employees?
A: $0 + $0.50 x 30 = $15 per month.