Configuring the Five Lunch Time Scenarios in TCMS V2

Configuring the Five Lunch Time Scenarios in TCMS V2

TCMS V2’s flexibility as a software for managing time attendance allows users to manage their attendance records even better. One such method is being able to set the remaining time of their lunch break to either work time or overtime. This allows employees to resume their job earlier after lunch break and claim whatever remaining time they have.

There are five lunch time scenarios in TCMS V2 that can be configured to suit the user’s preference. This guide will take you through the scenarios and steps that are required to configure them. 

Scenario 1 – Fixed Lunch Time

Step 1
Create the clocking schedule.
Example: IN – 0900 / BREAK – 1300 / RESUME – 1400 / OUT – 1800

Step 2
Go to the Break tab and tick on the option Deduct actual lunch time ( Resume – Break ) from work time.

Step 3
Generate the attendance sheet to apply the new setting.


Scenario 2 – Flexible Lunch Time

Step 1
Create the clocking schedule.
Example: IN – 0900 / BREAK – 1100 / RESUME – 1600 / OUT – 1800

Step 2
Go to the Break tab and tick on the following options:
1. Deduct actual lunch time ( Resume – Break ) from work time.
2. Lunch time duration for flexi lunch range in minutes - 60.

Step 3
Generate the attendance sheet to apply the new setting.


Scenario 3 – Remaining Lunch Time to become Work Time

Step 1
Create the clocking schedule.
Example: IN – 0900 / BREAK – 1300 / RESUME – 1400 / OUT – 1800

Step 2
Go to the Break tab and tick on the following options:
1. Deduct actual lunch time ( Resume – Break ) from work time.
2. Do you want to apply Auto Add Break Rule when you include lunch/dinner break?

Step 3
Generate the attendance sheet to apply the new setting.


Scenario 4 – Remaining Lunch Time to become Overtime

Step 1
Create the clocking schedule.
Example: IN – 0900 / BREAK – 1300 / RESUME – 1400 / OUT – 1800

Step 2
Go to the Break tab and tick on the following options:
1. Deduct actual lunch time ( Resume – Break ) from work time.
2. Do you want to apply Auto Add Break Rule when you include lunch/dinner break?
3. Do you want to include lunch/dinner time into overtime hour?

Step 3
Generate the attendance sheet to apply the new setting.


Scenario 5 – Deducting extra Lunch Time from your working hour

Step 1
Create the clocking schedule.
Example: IN – 0900 / BREAK – 1300 / RESUME – 1400 / OUT – 1800

Step 2
Go to the Break tab and tick on the following options:
1. Deduct actual lunch time ( Resume – Break ) from work time.
2. Do you want to deduct extra lunch/dinner time from working hour? 

Step 3
Generate the attendance sheet to apply the new setting.


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