Using the Break Feature via the Web
Logging In and Clocking In
- Login: Open your web browser and log in to your account. Navigate to the time clock interface from the dashboard.
- Clock In:
- Click the Clock In button.
- The on-screen time clock will display your clock-in time.
- Confirm that your clock-in time is correct.
Recording Breaks
- Start a Break:
- Click the Start Break button when you are ready to start your break.
- The 'Add Break' box will appear.
- Choose the break type (e.g., lunch, rest) and enter the start time and duration.
- Click Save Changes to confirm.
- Visual Confirmation:
- The on-screen time clock will now indicate that a break has been taken.
- Your timesheet will reflect the break details.
Managing Missed Breaks
- Missed Break Alert:
- If you miss a break, the time clock and timesheet will show a 'Missed Break' alert.
- Adding a Missed Break:
- Click on the three-dot menu next to the time entry.
- Select Add Break to open the break entry box.
- Choose the break type, enter the start time and duration, and add any notes (optional).
- Click Request Changes to submit.
- Visual Confirmation:
- The timesheet will display the missed break indicator, but the entered break time will be clearly indicated.
Editing Breaks
- Edit a Break:
- If a break time was entered incorrectly, you can edit it.
- Click on the pencil icon next to the break entry.
- Adjust the break type, start time, or duration as needed.
- Click Save Changes to update.
- Delete a Break:
- If you need to delete a break, click on the Remove Break button.
Clocking Out
- End of Shift:
- When your shift ends, navigate back to the time clock interface.
- Click the Clock Out button.
- Confirm that your clock-out time is displayed correctly on the screen.
- Review Timesheet:
- Verify that all clock-in, break, and clock-out times are accurately recorded in your timesheet.
Using the Break Feature via the App
Logging In and Clocking In
- Login: Open the app on your mobile device and log in to your account.
- Clock In:
- Tap the Clock In button.
- The app will display your clock-in time and scheduled break times.
Recording Breaks
- Start a Break:
- Tap the green Start Break button when you are ready to start your break.
- The 'Add Break' screen will appear.
- Choose the break type, start time, and duration as prompted.
- Tap Add Break to save.
- Visual Confirmation:
- The on-screen time clock will indicate which break was taken.
- The app home screen will display the hours worked and breaks taken.
Managing Missed Breaks
- Missed Break Reminder:
- If a recommended break is missed, the app will display a reminder on the time clock screen.
- Adding a Missed Break:
- Tap 'Start Break' and enter the break details.
- Choose the correct break type, start time, and duration.
- Tap Add Break to confirm.
Editing Breaks
- Edit a Break:
- To edit a break, tap the pencil icon next to the break entry.
- Modify the break type, start time, or duration as needed.
- Tap Save Changes to update.
- Delete a Break:
- To delete a break, tap the Remove Break button.
Viewing and Editing Breaks in the Timesheet
- Review Timesheet:
- Tap the timesheet icon to view your timesheet.
- Any breaks taken will be listed for each shift.
- Editing Breaks:
- To add or edit breaks, tap the menu option to see the edit options (edit options must be enabled by admin).
- Note: Time or deletion of an existing break must be done via the web interface.
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