Shift rules

Created by Louise Persson, Modified on Mon, 20 Jan at 3:15 PM by Louise Persson

It is possible to configure various shift rules at the department level. To access this functionality, follow these steps: 

  1. Navigate to "Various"
  2. Go to "Systemsettings"
  3. Select the "Shifts" tab
  4. Click the green + icon in the top-right corner next to "Shift Rules."
  5. Fill in the required fields


There are 4 different types of shift rules that can be set up in the system:

  1. Shift hours per week
    • Set a minimum or maximum of hours an employee may have in a week
  2. Shift hours per days
    • Set a minimum or maximum of hours an employee may have in a day
  3. Hours between shifts
    • Set a minimum or maximum of hours an employee must have between shifts 
  4. Shift days in a row
    • Set a minimum or maximum of days an employee can work in a row
There are no limitations to the number of rules you can create i Work

How shift rules work

When you have created the rules under systemsettings the rules will aply in the respective divisions shift plan.

If a week contains any rule violations a warning will be showcased in the top of the shift plan.

You can click the warning to see information regarding the violation and afterwards make the needed changes in the shiftplan so no rules are violated. 

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