Can I set overtime, break, holiday, and rounding rules?

Partly. BetterDesks applies automatic break deduction and time rounding to timesheets. Full overtime and holiday pay calculations should still be reviewed in your payroll software.

Detailed answer

For timesheet calculations, BetterDesks supports raw worked minutes, rounded worked minutes, break minutes, payable minutes, and hours worked. Rounding can be disabled, rounded to the closest increment, or rounded relative to scheduled shift timings with 5- or 15-minute increments.

Automatic break deduction can be enabled with configurable break minutes and a trigger threshold. For example, the app can deduct a 30-minute break once rounded worked time reaches the configured number of hours.

The settings area also includes payroll cycle, holiday, and overtime preferences for planning and payroll preparation. Teams should still confirm overtime premiums, holiday premiums, rates, taxes, deductions, and final pay in their payroll software.

Example

A company enables 15-minute rounding and automatic 30-minute break deduction after five hours. When employees clock out, BetterDesks calculates raw minutes, rounded minutes, break minutes, payable minutes, and hours worked for manager review.

How BetterDesks helps

BetterDesks prepares cleaner time records by applying the supported break and rounding rules consistently. Payroll teams should still verify overtime, holiday premiums, rates, taxes, deductions, and final pay in their payroll software.

Related questions

• What is a payroll-ready timesheet?
• Can I approve timesheets before payroll?
• Does BetterDesks process payroll?

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