Work rules are a crucial aspect of any time and attendance system, providing guidelines and parameters to manage employee work hours effectively. Here's an explanation of our work rules and their components:
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Clocking Rules:
- Clocking rules define when employees can clock in and out. They establish the start and end times for pay periods, shifts, or workdays. Tolerances may be configured to allow slight variations in clock-in and clock-out times while still considering them within the defined parameters.
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Break Rules:
- Break rules determine how unpaid break hours are managed. They specify the duration and timing of breaks based on an employee's total shift hours.
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Pay Item Rules:
- Pay item rules categorize and assign time worked to different pay items or codes. They facilitate accurate payroll processing by allocating time to categories such as regular hours, overtime, Personal leave, or sick leave.
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(Optional) Midnight Rules:
- Midnight rules addresse shifts that span across midnight. It offers modes such as "Over Midnight" and "Under Midnight" to handle clock-in and clock-out events occurring on different days. This ensures proper allocation of work hours when an employee's shift extends past midnight.
In summary, work rules provide a structured framework for managing employee time and attendance, break allocation, and payroll processing within an organization. These rules enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in workforce management practices.
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