{"id":1107,"date":"2026-11-02T17:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/attendico.com\/en\/?p=1107"},"modified":"2026-11-03T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:32:18","slug":"working-days-custom-hours-and-paid-breaks-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/attendico.com\/en\/working-days-custom-hours-and-paid-breaks-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Working Days, Custom Hours and Paid Breaks Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this document you will learn how working days, custom hours and paid breaks are configured in Attendico shift definitions, including weekday-specific schedules. The Working Days section determines on which weekdays a shift is expected to operate. Each enabled day can use the shift&#8217;s default timetable or a specific timetable for that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is this feature used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is useful for teams with shorter Fridays, weekend duties or different break periods on particular days. Paid breaks and custom times are part of the shift definition, not manual attendance entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least one saved shift group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open a new or existing shift definition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options and fields explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Working Day toggle<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Determines whether a weekday is normally worked.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Custom Working Time<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Allows independent start, end and break times for that single day.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Break Paid<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Includes the break in calculated working time when enabled.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>First Day of Week<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Controls the shift&#8217;s ordering and start reference; it is not identical to the group&#8217;s weekly rotation day.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Shifts and Groups, then the required group and shift editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set default Start Time, End Time and any common break under the main sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the Working Days list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off days that are not normally worked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a day needing different hours, expand its day settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable Custom Working Time and enter that day&#8217;s Start Time, End Time, Break Start and Break End.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Break Paid for the day if its break should count as working time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat only where needed and click Save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after saving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working days without custom settings inherit the main shift times. Days with custom settings keep their own timetable, while non-working days are shown separately in the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important notes and common mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The day-specific controls only appear for enabled working days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this document you will learn how working days, custom hours and paid breaks are configured in Attendico shift definitions, including weekday-specific schedules. The Working Days section determines on which weekdays a shift is expected to operate. Each enabled day can use the shift&#8217;s default timetable or a specific timetable for that day. 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