Work schedules define an employee’s working days and weekends. Day Off uses this schedule to accurately calculate and deduct time from an employee’s leave balance whenever they submit a time-off request.
Day Off supports four types of work schedules:
Fixed Days: Admins define specific days of the week as working days and designate the rest as weekends.
Fixed Hours: Admins set exact working days, including specific start and end times, along with designated break or lunch periods.
Flexible Hours: Admins set a required number of working hours per day, without enforcing strict start or end times.
Rotating Shifts: Similar to the Fixed Hours schedule, but allows admins to create multi-week cycles where the working days and hours change from week to week.
Why Work Schedules Matter
Every team works a little differently. Some people work Monday to Friday, while others work weekends or night shifts. Without the right setup, a day off could be counted on a day the employee was never meant to work.
A correct schedule solves this. Day Off only deducts leave for actual working days or hours. As a result, balances stay accurate and employees trust the numbers they see.
Choosing the Right Type
- Fixed Days suits teams that work the same days every week.
- Fixed Hours fits roles with set start and end times and planned breaks.
- Flexible Hours works well for people who manage their own time but still owe a daily number of hours.
- Rotating Shifts is best for teams whose days and hours change from week to week.
For example, a support team that covers weekends may need a rotating shift, whereas an office team usually needs fixed days.
Setting Up Work Schedules
Ready to get started? Learn how to set working days and weekends, or see how to set different working days for different employees.