Union Agreements
Configure scheduling rules for collective bargaining agreement compliance.
Overview
SimpleStaff supports complex union scheduling rules to help you stay compliant with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Configure rules once and the system enforces them automatically.
💎 Paid Add-on: Union Agreements is available as a paid add-on ($15/month). Purchase it from Subscription → Manage → Add-ons, or ask your administrator to enable it for your team.
Common Union Rules We Support
Seniority-Based Scheduling
Senior employees get priority for preferred shifts, overtime opportunities, and time-off requests.
Mandatory Rest Periods
Enforce minimum hours between shifts (e.g., 8-12 hours off between consecutive shifts).
Overtime Distribution
Track overtime by employee and distribute it equitably according to CBA requirements.
Guaranteed Hours
Ensure union members receive minimum guaranteed hours per week or pay period.
Call-In/On-Call Pay
Track on-call shifts and minimum call-in pay requirements.
Shift Bidding Windows
Configure timed bidding periods where employees can bid for open shifts.
Configuring Union Rules
Go to Union Agreements
Navigate to Owner Panel → Union Agreements.
Create an Agreement
Click "Create Agreement" and enter a name, start date, and end date.
Configure Rules
Toggle features on/off and adjust settings. Use "Import Current Settings" to start from your team's existing config.
Save and Activate
Save your rules, then click "Activate" when ready. Active agreements override team defaults.
Manage Agreements
Deactivate anytime or let agreements expire automatically at the end date.
Seniority Configuration
Seniority in SimpleStaff is managed by adjusting each team member's rank in Team Settings. Higher-ranked members get priority for shift selection, overtime, and time-off requests.
Go to Team Settings
Navigate to Owner Panel → Team Settings → Members.
Adjust Member Rank
Drag and drop members to reorder them, or use the rank field to set their position. Rank 1 is the most senior.
Save Changes
Click "Save" to apply the new seniority order. Changes take effect immediately for all scheduling features.
💡 Tip: You can update member ranks at any time to reflect changes in your union seniority list or company policy.
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