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Working rules

Configure organization working rules

Set the organization timezone and scheduling enforcement profile.

For: Organization Admin

Open the rules

Go to Settings, then Workspace. The Working rules card is read-only for users who are not Organization Admins or Super Admins.

Available settings

  • Organization timezone using a complete IANA identifier such as Europe/Helsinki.
  • Default weekly hours and weekly-hours enforcement.
  • Minimum uninterrupted rest between shifts.
  • Minimum continuous weekly rest.
  • Night-work tracking start and end times.
  • Whether new shift breaks default to paid.
  • Optional source label, URL and effective date for the profile.

Enforcement levels

  • Disabled: the rule is not enforced.
  • Warning: ElShift reports the condition for review.
  • Hard: the rule prevents an otherwise invalid automatic assignment.

Working-rule settings provide planning controls and context; they do not establish legal compliance.

Verified against ElShift · Aug 6, 2026

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