Work Shift
/ˈwɜːrk ʃɪft/
Definitions
- (n.) A scheduled period during which an employee is required to work.
The employee was assigned to the night work shift.
- (n.) A consecutive block of working hours designated for labor, often regulated by labor laws or employment contracts.
Under the contract, each work shift must not exceed eight hours.
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- work shift
- work shifts
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Commentary
‘Work shift’ is commonly defined as a set period of work time specified by an employer, and legal definitions often relate to labor regulation and employment agreements.
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