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Setting up Overtime and Break Rules
Last Updated: 2026-02-02
Author: StaffrWorks Support
Compliance & Labor Rules
Navigate to Settings > Compliance to automate labor law adherence.
Overtime Rules
Weekly Overtime Threshold
The number of hours after which weekly overtime pay begins.
- Default: 40 hours.
- Action: Hours worked above this limit are flagged as 1.5x pay in Payroll exports.
Daily Overtime Threshold
The number of hours after which daily overtime pay begins.
- Default: 8 hours (California standard).
- Action: Hours worked above this limit in a single day are flagged.
Break Rules
Meal Breaks
Mandatory unpaid breaks.
- Threshold: How many hours an employee must work before a break is required (e.g., 6 hours).
- Duration: Minimum length of the break (e.g., 30 minutes).
- Auto-Deduct: If checked, 30 mins is automatically subtracted from the timesheet if the employee forgets to clock out for lunch.
Rest Breaks
Paid 10-15 minute breaks.
- Frequency: e.g., "One break every 4 hours".
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