The California Breaks Scanner helps you catch break compliance issues before payroll, but it only activates when certain California-specific settings are enabled. This article walks you through how to turn it on and what needs to be configured for it to appear inside the Payroll Scanner.
Requirements for Activation
To enable the California Breaks Scanner, you must have at least one of the following settings enabled:
California Break Question Enabled (under Daily Sign Off)
This asks employees to confirm whether they followed California break rules.
California Overtime Rules Enabled (under Pay Period & Overtime Settings)
These rules apply California’s overtime logic to your time entries.
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Once either of these settings is active, the California Breaks Scanner will automatically appear inside the Payroll Scanner when you run it. |
Enabling California Breaks Scanner
Option 1: Via Daily Sign In/Off
Go to Settings → Daily Sign In/Out
Enable the Break Policy Sign-Off Question
Check the ‘Use California Rules’ checkbox
Click Update
Option 2: Via Overtime Rules
Go to Settings → Pay Period & Overtime
Click on the Overtime Field Box
Click on the Overtime Rules drop menu
Select California
If needed, set or update your Workweek date or Effective Date.
Click update to Save changes
Where Will You See It?
Once either (or both) settings are active:
Click on Payroll
Run the Payroll Scanner as usual by clicking the Scan Now button.
If there are break issues, you’ll see a gray X next to the All Breaks Compliant section.
Click View to see the break issues.
 | Who Can Configure These Settings?Only users with Admin permissions can access these settings and enable California-specific rules. If you don’t see these options in your account, contact your account administrator. |
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