RosterzenCheck rest before assigning
Avoid placing someone onto a shift that is too close to their previous assignment under the rule you set.
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Employee scheduling with minimum rest between shifts
Set the rest period you want followed. Rosterzen checks it when assigning shifts so a quick fix does not create a bad next shift.
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Schedule result
Week 1
46/48
shifts covered
Minimum rest
Shift overlap
Weekly hours
Availability
Coverage
2 open
Open shifts stay visible when nobody can be assigned without breaking a rule.
Recheck the full week
A change on Tuesday can affect Wednesday. Rosterzen checks the surrounding schedule when rebuilding.
Do not fake full coverage
If the only way to fill a shift is to break a rest rule that must be followed, the gap stays open.
How it works
Set the rule
Enter the minimum rest period your organisation wants to use.
Add shifts and staff
Include availability, working hours and other eligibility rules.
Generate and review
Rosterzen checks the spacing between assignments while building the roster.
Rest rules should match your operation
Minimum rest can come from law, a collective agreement, a contract, a company policy or an operational fatigue rule. Rosterzen does not assume one universal legal number; you configure the rule that applies to your organisation.
That rule is then checked with the other scheduling limits you choose not to break. This is especially useful for overnight work, 12-hour shifts and 24/7 teams where one manual move can create a short turnaround later.
- Overnight shifts
- 12-hour rotations
- 24/7 operations
- Last-minute roster changes
Keep compliance decisions with the manager
Scheduling software can enforce the rule you configure, but it cannot decide which law, agreement or policy applies to your workforce. The manager remains responsible for setting the correct limit for the relevant jurisdiction and employment arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rosterzen decide the legal minimum rest period?
No. You configure the rest rule that applies to your organisation and jurisdiction. Rosterzen then uses that rule when building the schedule.
Can rest rules work with 12-hour and overnight shifts?
Yes. Rest is checked between the actual end of one shift and the start of the next, including overnight work.
What if a shift cannot be filled without breaking the rest rule?
If you mark the rest rule as one that must not be broken, the shift remains open rather than being assigned in violation of it.
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