# Shift Rules

1. **Add Shift** – Create a new shift rule with custom start/end times, lunch breaks, and restrictions.
2. **Shift List** – Shows all the available shift rules you’ve created for easy selection and editing.
3. **Shift Name** – Enter or edit the name of the shift rule for easy identification.
4. **Shift Start** – Set the time employees are scheduled to begin their shift.
5. **Shift End** – Set the time employees are scheduled to end their shift.
6. **Lunch (Minutes)** – Define the duration of the lunch break for this shift.
7. **Differential** – Assign a pay differential (e.g., night shift) if applicable, or select “No Differential Pay.”
8. **Clock In Rules** – Configure how early employees can clock in and how time is recorded.
9. **Lunch Rules** – Configure policies around lunch breaks, such as automatic deductions or timing.
10. **Clock Out Rules** – Set rules for clock-out behavior, such as preventing early or late clock-outs.
11. **Delete This Rule** – Permanently remove the selected shift rule.
12. **Duplicate This Shift** – Copy the selected shift rule to quickly create a similar one.
13. **Clock-in Before/After Settings** – Restrict when employees can clock in or automatically adjust recorded times.
14. **Prevent Shift Start Exceeding Hours** – Block starting a shift if it will exceed a specified number of paid hours per day or week.

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