What is variable break in SAP LOD-SF-EC - Employee Central?

SAP Term: variable break

• Component: LOD-SF-EC

• Component Name: Employee Central

• Description: A break specified in an employee's work schedule that can 'float' within an employee's scheduled working time or outside of it. It is defined by its start time, end time, and duration. For example, a 30 minute break taken sometime within a longer period of scheduled working time. Breaks do not count as an employee's working time and are not compensated unless legal regulations, collective agreements, contracts or other provisions specify that they should.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Variable break is a feature in SAP Employee Central that allows users to define different pay components for different employee groups. This feature allows users to set up different pay components for different employee groups, such as hourly, salaried, and contract employees. This feature also allows users to set up different pay components for different countries or regions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the variable break feature in SAP Employee Central, users must first define the employee groups they want to use. Then, they must define the pay components for each group. Finally, they must assign the pay components to the appropriate employee groups. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the variable break feature in SAP Employee Central, it is important to ensure that all of the pay components are correctly assigned to the appropriate employee groups. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the pay components are correctly configured for each country or region. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the variable break feature in SAP Employee Central, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.