Example: Define min and max spacing for non-working shift events

When you create a shift, you can define the minimum and maximum amount of time between non-working shift events during a shift.

Non-working shift events occur during a shift, but are not considered work activities. Common examples include breaks, lunches, or meetings.

Example: Define minimum spacing between non-working shift events

Morning break can start anytime from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch can start anytime from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM.

Use the Minimum Spacing setting to ensure that an employee does not get the latest possible morning break (11:30 AM) and the earliest possible lunch (11:45 AM).

To ensure that there is at least an hour and a half between break and lunch, enter 01:30 in the Minimum Spacing field.

In addition to using the Minimum Spacing setting, it is a best practice to ensure that no conflicts exist between breaks and lunches by verifying the Start and End time parameters.

Example: Define maximum spacing between non-working shift events

Lunch can start anytime from 11:30-12:30 PM. Afternoon break can start anytime from 2:00-3:30 PM.

Use the Maximum Spacing setting to ensure that an employee does not get the earliest possible lunch (11:30 PM), and the latest possible afternoon break (3:30 PM).

To ensure that there is at the most three hours between lunch and afternoon break, enter 03:00 in the Maximum Spacing field.