How do I set up a Meal Break in GoCo?

In order to ensure compliance with state laws regarding employee breaks, we've introduced additional options for users to customize when and how their employees take breaks.

1. To edit your meal break settings, log in to GoCo as an admin and navigate to the Time app from the company page.
2. Click on the "Settings" tab located at the top of the page.  
3. Scroll down to Meal Breaks and expand the card
4. Here is where you can set your customizations for Meal Breaks. By default Break Rules by State will be used.
   

   Note: GoCo will only show states that are configured in work locations for a company. 

   If you're state does not have meal break requirements your default setting will look like this.

5. You also have the option to customize your own break rules!
   1. Determine length of breaks by minutes
   2. Determine whether breaks should be paid or unpaid.
   3. Specify the minimum number of hours a team member should work before taking a break.
   4. Select which options from the checklist you want to apply to missed breaks
6. If you toggle on Rest Breaks the same setting options appear for you to customize further. 
7. Lastly, if you want to include the Additional Break Setting, simply check the box and set the max amount of minutes an employee can clock in early from their break. 
8. Click "Save" to finalize your customizations. 
   
   

Check out our crash course on how to set up meal breaks! 

If you have additional questions please feel free to email us at help@goco.io 💚

Published 10/29/2023