--- title: "Customizable Breaks | SpotOn Express" canonical: "https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/4521164880/Customizable%20Breaks%20%7C%20SpotOn%20Express" format: markdown --- ## **Overview** Managers and owners can now create and manage **custom break types**, naming each break, setting its duration, and designating it as **paid or unpaid**. This provides greater flexibility and ensures more accurate tracking of employee break activity. --- **Quick Links** > Macro (toc) --- ## **Step-by-Step Instructions** --- ### **How Breaks Display in the System** Break data will appear across several areas: - **Timecard:** Displays all recorded breaks, including type, duration, and overages. - **Payroll Report:** Shows paid break hours and identifies any unpaid overage time. - **Labor Analytics:** Adds paid break time to regular worked hours for accurate labor cost calculations --- ## **FAQs** **Q: How many custom breaks can I create?** A: Up to **three** breaks per location can be configured. **Q: Can I edit or delete existing breaks?** A: Yes, you can edit or delete any break directly from the **Clocking** tab in **Labor Settings**. **Q: What happens if an employee exceeds their break time?** A: If the employee exceeds their break time, this will be flagged in Dashboard for the manager review. **Q: Do unpaid breaks appear in the Payroll Report?** A: Yes. The Payroll Report lists both **paid** and **unpaid** break hours for full transparency. ## **Troubleshooting** - If you don’t see the **Breaks** section in your **Labor Settings**, ensure your POS version is up to date. - For accurate reporting, review **Timecards** regularly to approve any flagged break overages. ## Related Articles - [How to Clock In, Clock Out](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/4477911076/How+to+Clock+In,+Clock+Out,+and+Take+Breaks+%7C+SpotOn+Express+POS) - [Labor Analytics Report](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/3884023809/Labor+Analytics+Report+%7C+Dashboard+%7C+SpotOn+Express) - [Payroll Reports | Dashboard](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/4512907295/Payroll+Reports+%7C+Dashboard+%7C+SpotOn+Express)