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How to Clock in & Out for a Break

Use this guide to start and end a break after you’ve already clocked in for your shift.

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Written by Sarah Murray
Updated over a week ago

Before you start

  • You must already be clocked in.
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  • Have your Employee Number (employees) or LAL login (locums) ready.
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Open the clock-in terminal

  • On the terminal, choose Employee or Locum.
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If you choose Employee

  • Enter your Employee Number → Next Step.
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  • Don’t know it? Click Forgot your employee number? and sign in with your Email and Password.
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If you choose Locum

  • Enter your Email and Password → Next Step.
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Start your break

  1. On the main screen, click Start Break (green).
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  2. You’ll see confirmation. (You can also view your holiday balance and add notes on this screen.)
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End your break

  1. Return to the terminal and select Employee or Locum again.
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  2. Authenticate as above.
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  3. Click End Break (green).

4. You’ll see a confirmation message that you’re back on shift.
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Tips

  • If your workplace uses break policies, follow the scheduled break length shown by your manager.
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  • Add a short note if the break start/end varies for a valid reason (e.g., “covering till 13:05”).
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Troubleshooting

  • Can’t see Start Break/End Break: Make sure you’re already clocked in (Start) or on a break (End).
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  • Employee Number not recognised: Use Forgot your employee number? to log in with email and password.
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  • Login failed: Check your email/password or reset your password from the login screen.
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  • Need help? Click the chat button in the bottom-right corner of the screen to contact our support team.

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