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Understanding Worker Availability for Broadcasted Shifts and Fatigue Rules

Summary: This article explains why a worker may appear as available for a broadcasted shift even when they are currently on shift and there is less than 10 hours between shifts.

Understanding Worker Availability for Broadcasted Shifts

When a worker appears as available for a broadcasted shift despite being on shift, it can be attributed to the system's handling of scheduling and fatigue management. Here are the key points to understand:

  1. System Availability Display:

    • The system may show workers as available if they are not scheduled for any overlapping shifts at the time of the broadcast. This means that even if a worker is currently on a shift, they can still be listed as available for new shifts unless they are assigned to those shifts.

  2. Fatigue Management:

    • Fatigue rules are applied when a worker is assigned to a shift or accepts a shift via the app. If a worker is currently on shift and there is less than a 10-hour gap before the next scheduled shift, they may be flagged for fatigue. However, this flagging does not prevent them from appearing as available in the system until an assignment is attempted.

  3. Warnings During Assignment:

    • When attempting to assign or appoint a worker who is on shift and would breach fatigue rules, the system will provide a warning. This warning indicates that assigning the worker would violate the fatigue management policy, but it does not affect their initial availability status in the broadcast section.

  4. Practical Implications:

    • While a worker may show as available, they will not be able to accept the shift through the app if they are flagged for fatigue. This ensures that while the system allows for flexibility in broadcasting shifts, it also adheres to regulations regarding worker fatigue.

Conclusion

Understanding the nuances of how worker availability is displayed in the system can help in managing shift assignments effectively. Workers may appear available for broadcasted shifts even when they are on shift due to the system's scheduling logic and fatigue management protocols. Always check for warnings when assigning shifts to ensure compliance with fatigue rules.