Atto’s Automatic Break Rule makes it easy to apply standard break times across your team. Instead of requiring manual clock-ins and outs for breaks, this feature automatically deducts a fixed break period from each workday — helping ensure consistency, accuracy, and payroll compliance.
How to Enable Automatic Break Deductions
Go to Settings > Break Preferences
Select Automatic Break Rule
Set Break Length – Define the number of minutes to deduct per workday
Choose Break Type – Select whether the break is Paid or Unpaid
Save your changes
Once enabled, Atto will automatically subtract this break from each daily timecard — no manual action required from employees.
How It Works
The break is deducted after clock-out, based on the total hours worked that day.
The deduction is applied once per day.
Employees will not see a “Take Break” option in the app — the break is handled automatically.
Why Use Automatic Break Deductions?
Consistency – Apply the same break policy to all employees
Time-Saving – Reduces admin work and manual edits
Accurate Payroll – Ensures hours are adjusted correctly based on paid/unpaid rules
Policy Compliance – Helps meet legal or internal break time requirements
Need more help?
Just message us via in-app chat or reach out to our team — we’ve got you.