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How do I set the Overtime Threshold?

Define when overtime applies based on scheduled hours.

Overview

The Overtime Threshold setting defines the number of hours an employee can be scheduled before overtime rules and visual indicators are applied.

Once an employee’s scheduled hours exceed this value, Shifty will highlight overtime and enable related functionality to help you manage labor more effectively.

How to Update This Setting

  1. From the Shifty WebApp, select the dropdown menu for your location in the top left of the navigation pane

  2. Select Account

  3. Select Manage for your location

  4. Select Settings in the left sub-navigation

  5. Locate Overtime Threshold

  6. Enter the number of hours after which overtime should apply

  7. Click Save

Things to Know

  • This value is entered in hours

  • Overtime indicators appear once an employee’s scheduled hours exceed this threshold

  • This setting helps identify when employees may be entering overtime

  • It does not automatically prevent scheduling overtime, but provides visibility and tools to manage it

Example

If you set the Overtime Threshold to 40 hours, Shifty will highlight and apply overtime-related functionality when an employee is scheduled for more than 40 hours in a week.