Glossary
Shift Scheduling & Time Tracking Glossary. 22 Key Terms Defined
Definitions for 22 essential shift scheduling and time tracking terms across scheduling foundations, time capture, payroll integration, and compliance.
This glossary defines 22 essential terms in shift scheduling and time tracking software, organized into four sections: Scheduling Foundations, Time Capture & Attendance, Payroll Integration & Labor Costs, and Compliance & Governance. Compiled by EasyClocking by WorkEasy Software, it serves as the vocabulary reference for operations and HR leaders evaluating platforms for hourly, deskless teams.
Scheduling Foundations
Core concepts and artifacts that define how shifts are built, published and managed. This is the vocabulary buyers encounter first when evaluating any scheduling platform.
- Shift Schedule
- A shift schedule is a structured plan that assigns specific employees to defined work periods, identified by start time, end time and role, across a day, week or pay period. EasyClocking by WorkEasy Software generates shift schedules automatically from role requirements, availability rules and labor budget targets.