# 💡How can staff break periods be configured?🤔

**Zon Staff Management** allows you to **precisely configure** and **manage staff break** periods as part of **shift scheduling**. This ensures compliance with labor **policies** and **supports employee well-being.**

### Adding Break Time When Creating a Shift

1. **Navigate to the Schedule Tab**\
   Go to the **Schedule** tab in **Zon Staff Management.**
2. **Create a New Shift**\
   Click the **+ icon** on the calendar for the **desired staff member and date.**
3. **Enter Shift Details**

* Select the **staff member,** designate the **location,** and specify the **date** along with the **shift’s start and end times.**

4. **Add Break Time**

* In the shift creation window, you’ll find an option to **add a break.**
* Enter the **break name** (e.g., Lunch).
* Set the **break start and end times.**

4. **Save the Shift**

* Once **all details** are **entered,** click **Create Shift** to save.

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### Adding or Editing Break Time in an Existing Shift

1. **Locate the Shift to Edit**

* In the **Schedule** tab, **find the shift** you wish to **update.**
* **Hover over** the **shift block;** two icons will appear (edit and delete).

**Edit the Shift**

* Click the **pencil icon (✏️)** to open the **Edit Shift** window.

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**Modify Break Time**

* In the **Edit Shift** window, you can:
* **Add a new break** by entering the **break name, start time, and end time.**
* **Edit existing break** details as needed.
* **Remove a break** by clicking the **trash icon** next to it.

**Update the Shift**

* After **making changes,** click **Update shift** to save your modifications.

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By following these steps, you can **efficiently manage** staff **break periods** in **Zon Staff Management,** keeping your **scheduling accurate** and your **staff well-supported.**


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