Shift Break Removal Example

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When to use this

Use a shift break rule when a break should be deducted from each individual shift that meets an hour range. For example, deduct a 30-minute meal break from each weekday shift longer than 4 hours and shorter than 8 hours.

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Before You Start

Open or create the Smart Formula from Smart Formulas > Configure. Break removal rules do not create pay items or payslip lines. They only deduct time from generated Smart Formula lines.

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Example Setup

The shift hours must be greater than the minimum and less than the maximum. A 4-8 range applies to shifts over 4 hours and under 8 hours.

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Worked Example

Breaks are deducted from the latest sub-line first, then earlier sub-lines if needed. The total cannot go below zero.

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Test the Example

Before publishing:

1. Open Smart Formulas > Simulate.
2. Add shifts below, inside, and above the break range.
3. Click Run Simulation.
4. Confirm the break only applies to shifts inside the range and on the selected days.