Shift Schedule

Overview

Shift Schedule – Business Overview

Shift Schedule is a simple but important document used to plan and organize employee working hours within Dafater. It helps businesses clearly define who works when, ensuring smooth daily operations, proper staffing, and fair workforce management.

What Shift Schedule Is Used For

Shift Schedule is used to: - Define working time patterns such as morning, evening, or night shifts
- Ensure employees are assigned consistent and approved working hours
- Support attendance tracking, payroll accuracy, and compliance with labor rules
- Avoid confusion around start times, end times, and shift expectations

In short, it creates structure and clarity around employee work timings.

Prerequisites and Setup Requirements

Before using Shift Schedule, the business should have: - Employees already registered in Dafater
- A clear understanding of required working hours and shift types
- Internal policies for working hours, overtime, and rest periods

No complex setup is needed, but management should align on shift rules before creating schedules.

Typical Workflow and Business Process Fit

Define Shifts
Management or HR defines standard shifts such as Day Shift, Night Shift, or Weekend Shift using Shift Schedule.
Assign to Employees or Teams
Each employee or group is linked to the appropriate Shift Schedule based on role and workload needs.
Daily Operations
Employees follow their assigned Shift Schedule for attendance, punctuality, and workload planning.
Payroll and Compliance Support
Shift Schedule supports accurate calculation of working hours, overtime, and compliance with company policies.

This document acts as a foundation for daily workforce planning and time-related processes.

Key Business Scenarios Where Shift Schedule Is Essential

Manufacturing or Operations Teams with rotating or fixed shifts
Retail and Customer Support where coverage is required throughout the day
Healthcare, Security, or Logistics operations with 24/7 staffing needs
Growing Organizations needing structured work hours across departments

Without Shift Schedule, managing attendance and fairness becomes difficult as teams grow.

Important Considerations for Users

Ensure shift timings align with labor laws and company policies
Keep Shift Schedules consistent to avoid employee confusion
Review and update shifts when business hours or workloads change
Communicate shift details clearly to employees to prevent disputes

In Summary

Shift Schedule is a foundational workforce planning tool in Dafater. It ensures employees know their working hours, managers maintain coverage, and the business runs efficiently with clear and predictable scheduling.

Basic Information

Module: HR
Document Type: Other

Fields

Field Name	Label	Type	Required	Options	Description
shift_type	Shift Type	Link	✓	Shift Type	Defines Dafater shift pattern assigned within this schedule.
frequency	Frequency	Select	✓	Every Week, Every 2 Weeks, Every 3 Weeks, Every...	Specifies how often the shift schedule repeats in Dafater.
repeatondays	Repeat On Days	Table	✓	Assignment Rule Day	Lists specific weekdays this schedule applies within Dafater.
amended_from	Amended From	Link		Shift Schedule	Links to previous Dafater shift schedule version amended.

Child Tables

Repeat On Days (Assignment Rule Day)

Field Name	Label	Type	Required	Options	Description
day	Day	Select		Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, S...	Weekday when Dafater assignment rule becomes active for task allocation

Permissions

Role	Read	Write	Create	Delete	Submit	Cancel
Employee	✓
HR Manager	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
HR User	✓	✓	✓

DocType	Relationship	Module
Shift Assignment Tool	Linked from	HR
Shift Schedule Assignment	Linked from	HR
Shift Schedule	Links to	HR
Shift Type	Links to	HR