Operation Management

• Follow local rules and regulations Before you create your final schedule, make sure you’re aware of any local laws or regulations that affect how you can schedule staff. There are federal, state, and local laws for staff covering required breaks, overtime scheduling, overtime pay, and holidays. For example, in some jurisdictions, you have to pay employees double-time if they work more than a certain number of hours a day. Another issue to pay attention to is predictive scheduling regulations. These are laws that require employers to give early notice of expected hours, and impose additional pay for late scheduling changes. They also cover shift patterns and breaks, and demand more detailed employee scheduling records.