How are breaks calculated in Capitech?

Breaks can be calculated automatically in Capitech, either at fixed times or as break deductions after a certain number of hours have been worked. To change how breaks are deducted, you must submit a support request.

What does this cover?

Capitech can automatically deduct breaks from calculated hours.

Break settings may, for example, be configured as:

breaks at fixed times
breaks after a certain number of hours have been worked

How breaks are deducted depends on your organization’s settings.

How can breaks be configured?

Break settings may be configured so that:

breaks are deducted at specific times during the day
breaks are only deducted after a certain number of working hours has been reached
breaks are deducted from specific types of hours

Break deductions may therefore work differently for different customers.

Can breaks also vary between groups?

Yes. Break calculations may form part of the overall logic in the calculation rules.

This means that different employee groups or types of settings may handle breaks differently if this has been configured for your organization.

When is this relevant to you?

You should review the break settings if you:

find that too much or too little break time is being deducted
want different rules for automatic break deductions
have changed your working time arrangements
need breaks to be handled differently for different groups

How to get started

Submit a support request to support@capitech.no if you want to change how breaks are calculated.

Please include:

how breaks are deducted today
how you want them to be deducted
which employees or employee groups the change applies to
the date from which the change should apply
a specific example showing the working hours and expected result

Important information

Break settings affect the number of calculated hours. They may therefore also affect payroll, overtime, and reporting.

We recommend that you always confirm changes with us before any adjustments are made.

Frequently asked questions

Can Capitech deduct breaks automatically?

Yes. Capitech can automatically deduct breaks when this has been configured.

Can breaks be deducted at fixed times?

Yes. Breaks can be linked to fixed times during the day.

Can breaks be deducted after a certain number of hours?

Yes. Breaks can also be deducted after a specified number of hours have been worked.

Can different groups have different break calculations?

Yes. Different calculation logic for breaks may apply to different groups or settings.

What should we do if a break is calculated incorrectly?

Submit a support request to support@capitech.no and include a specific example.