SHIFT WORK KNOWLEDGE

Guides for calculations and shift planning

Clear explanations, practical examples and the matching free calculator for every topic.

Night work guide

Calculate night shift allowance: hours, breaks and example

Learn how to calculate night allowance from eligible hours, paid or unpaid breaks, hourly wage and your allowance rate.

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Holiday work guide

Holiday allowance on night shifts: before and after midnight

Split a night shift correctly at midnight and calculate holiday hours, breaks and overlapping allowances with clear examples.

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Working time guide

Calculate working time with breaks

Calculate gross and net working time with paid or unpaid breaks, including overnight shift examples.

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Overtime guide

Overtime pay or time off?

Compare overtime payout and time off using gross value, premium rate and time-off factor with a practical example.

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Shift planning guide

Find shared days off in shift schedules

Compare two shift rotations and find shared days off using correct start dates, complete rotations and a calendar view.

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Workdays guide

Calculate workdays for fixed weeks and shift rotations

Calculate workdays for a five-day week, six-day week or custom shift rotation, including holidays and leave.

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Hourly wage guide

Calculate hourly wage from salary

Convert monthly or annual salary into a comparable gross hourly wage using average monthly hours and a clear example.

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Shift pay guide

Calculate and understand shift allowances

Calculate base pay and night, late, Sunday and holiday allowances using clear formulas and a practical example.

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Shift planning guide

Create a shift plan online

Create an online shift plan by setting the correct start date and rotation, then generate monthly and yearly calendars.

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