> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arya.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Shifts
> Shift scheduling, team coverage, recurring patterns.
If your company has shift workers (retail, production, restaurants, healthcare), Arya manages **shift scheduling** with weekly/monthly rotation and automatic minimum coverage checks.
## Configuration
**Settings → HR → Shifts** → add standard shifts (e.g. "Morning 6-14", "Afternoon 14-22", "Night 22-6").
For each shift, specify how many employees must be present (minimum coverage).
Some shifts require specific skills (e.g. paediatric nurse). Arya suggests only qualified employees.
## Scheduling
HR Manager drags employees onto shifts in the weekly planner. Arya flags conflicts (overlaps, missed rest between shifts).
Define pattern (e.g. "7 workdays + 2 off") → Arya generates the schedule for N weeks.
Arya suggests optimal assignment based on: skills, employee preferences, mandatory rest, workload balance, contract compatibility.
## Publishing and notifications
When you publish the schedule, employees receive notifications:
* Via mobile app push notification
* Email with weekly calendar
* Sync to personal Google Calendar
## Shift swaps
Employees can request swaps with a colleague:
From app, click **Swap shift** → select shift and target colleague.
Push notification to colleague. If accepted, goes to approval queue.
Visible in dashboard → approve or reject with reason.
Arya realigns, notifies both, updates all calendars.
## Regulatory compliance
Arya checks regulatory compliance: max 13 hours daily work, minimum 11 consecutive rest hours, 24h weekly rest, night work max 8h in 24h. Automatic alerts on violations.
## Frequently asked questions
Yes. Approved leaves reduce employee availability. The planner highlights them.
Yes. "On-call" shifts with dedicated compensation, alerts if the employee is actually called.