feature requestBusiness Operations · HR & HiringsituationalPayrollSchedulingUX

Confusing Break Tracking in Gusto Time Clock

Users of Gusto's time-clocking feature find the "take a break" function unclear, making it cumbersome to clock in and out around lunch breaks. The friction affects hourly employees and administrators relying on accurate time tracking for payroll.

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