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Managing Shift Change Requests

Attendance 14 Aug 2026

Managing Shift Change Requests

Content:
Working Shifts strictly dictate an employee's expected hours. If an employee needs to switch shifts (e.g., rotating from Day to Night shift), they must formally request a Shift Change so the attendance engine evaluates them against the correct timings.
Who can access it:
  • Employees (to request)
  • Reporting Managers and HR Admins (to approve/reject)
Where to find it:
  • Navigate to Attendance in the sidebar.
  • Select Shift Change Requests.
Step-by-step instructions (For Employees):
  • Click New Request.
  • Current Shift: This is locked to your currently active shift.
  • Requested Shift: Select the new shift from the dropdown.
  • Effective Date: The exact date you want the new shift to begin.
  • Provide a valid reason and click Submit.
How It Works (Approval):
  • When the manager clicks Approve, the system creates a new `WorkingShiftAssignment` record starting on the `Effective Date`.
  • Crucial: The system will retroactively recalculate attendance for any days *on or after* the Effective Date if they have already passed, ensuring late marks and half-days are accurately reflected under the new shift rules.

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