> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/shift-actions/shift-breaks.md).

# Shift Breaks

## How do I record an Shift Break?

To begin recording an Shift Break, simply open a Shift and then click the `Manage Shift Breaks` button at the bottom of the screen to bring up the dialogue box. 

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Once selected, you can create a new break by selecting the `+ New` button on the right hand side of the screen, as shown below.&#x20;

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Once you have added a new Shift Break, you will be prompted to populate a number of fields detailing the break. Here, you can assign the relevant Date & Time information, the relevant Resource(s), the break category and write custom notes.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
In order to maintain the parameters of an Shift, **Maica** will not allow you to create an Shift Break outside the `Date` or `Time` of the Scheduled Shift. You also must assign a `Category` in order to submit a Note.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

## Shift Break Actions

### 1. Create Corresponding Timesheet&#x20;

Within an Shift Break, you can choose to create a corresponding [Timesheet](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/timesheet.md). You do so by simply clicking the toggle, as shown below.&#x20;

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If the [Timesheet](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/timesheet.md) is created, it must be assigned a Timesheet Activity.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
The Break will be stored as an Unavailability record against the allocated Resource.&#x20;
{% endhint %}