Using Missing Break Timesheet Alerts

The Missing Break Timesheet Alert helps ClockShark Admins identify shifts where employees may have worked without the legally required breaks, particularly useful for staying compliant with California labor laws.

What Triggers a Missing Break Alert?

ClockShark will flag a shift with a Missing Break Alert if either of the following conditions are met:

• An employee works more than 5 consecutive hours without a 30-minute break
• An employee works more than 10 consecutive hours without two 30-minute breaks
  

These alerts are processed by ClockShark’s background job every 30 minutes, so there may be a short delay before they appear on the timesheet.

This feature is part of our ongoing efforts to support compliance and visibility across your workforce.

How to Enable Missing Break Alerts

1. Go to the Admin section of ClockShark.
2. Navigate to Alerts and Reminders.
3. Scroll to the new Breaks section under Timesheet Alerts.
4. Check the box labeled Missing Break.
   
   

Once enabled, alerts will automatically begin to appear for qualifying shifts.

Where to View Alerts

On the Timesheets Page

• A red triangle icon appears next to any shift with a Missing Break Alert.
• Hover over the icon to see more details.

On the Timesheet Details Page

• Alerts are directly associated with the affected shifts.
• If multiple jobs were worked without a proper break, the alert may span multiple shifts.
• To clear the alert:
  • Click Edit on the affected shift.
  • Check the box to remove the alert after review or correction.

Alerts also are also triggered for manually added time entries.

Notifications and Emails

You can opt to include Missing Break Alerts in your regular notifications and email summaries.

To do this:

1. Go to My Account.
2. Navigate to Notifications and Email Settings.
3. Under each section, check the box for Missing Break.

This ensures Admins stay informed in real-time or via daily summaries.

Reporting

The Timesheet Alerts Report now includes a filter for Missing Break Alerts.

1. Navigate to the Reports section.
2. Select Timesheet Alerts.
3. Use the checkboxes to include Missing Break alerts in the results.

When Is It Available?

This feature is available now to all ClockShark customers. You can begin using it immediately to improve your break compliance tracking.

If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact our team.