How much rest is required between two shifts?
At least 11 consecutive hours (Art. 15a ArG). Adults may go down to 8 hours once a week if the 2-week average is 11 hours. teim does not model this exception and always requires 11 hours.
Shift planning
Shift planning software for Swiss SMEs – with rest checks.
teim’s shift planning software blocks any assignment with less than 11 hours of rest, as required by Art. 15a of the Swiss Labour Act (ArG). You define shifts with start, end and minimum staffing, then schedule your team in the weekly rota. teim automatically detects approved leave and double bookings.
Free until 31 January 2027 · then CHF 5.00 per company + CHF 3.00 per person per month · hosted in Switzerland
In short
teim is Swiss software for time tracking, project management, expenses and absences for SMEs with 5 to 200 employees.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
- Custom shift names with start, end and location – including overnight
- Repeat on fixed weekdays
- Minimum and maximum staffing per shift, understaffing flagged
- Check for 11 hours of rest between two shifts (Art. 15a ArG)
- No assignment during approved leave or when double-booked
- Shift swaps between colleagues, decided by managers
How it works
Your rota in three steps.
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Create shifts
Set name, start, end and staffing, for example “Reception” from 7 am to 3 pm. Recurring shifts apply on the weekdays you choose.
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Assign
Place people in the weekly rota. teim rejects an assignment if rest drops below 11 hours, or if the person is on approved leave or already assigned.
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Swap
Employees request a swap, and managers approve or reject it. Anyone who is absent cannot take over a shift.
Legal basics
What rules apply to shift work in Switzerland?
Under Art. 15a of the Swiss Labour Act (ArG), employees must have a daily rest period of at least 11 consecutive hours. teim checks this limit on every assignment and blocks it if it is not met.
teim does not check night work, pay supplements or permits. The other points are background only.
Sources: Swiss Labour Act (ArG) Art. 10, 15a, 16, 17; ArGV 1 Art. 69 (fedlex.admin.ch). Not legal advice.
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Daily rest
at least 11 consecutive hours; adults may go down to 8 hours once a week if the 2-week average is 11 hours (Art. 15a ArG)
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Day and evening work
day work from 6 am to 8 pm, evening work from 8 pm to 11 pm; neither needs a permit (Art. 10 ArG)
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Night work
from 11 pm to 6 am, prohibited in principle; exceptions require a permit (Art. 16 and 17 ArG)
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Publishing rotas
changes as early as possible, normally 2 weeks before the shift (Art. 69 ArGV 1)
Features
Everything a shift rota needs day to day.
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Custom shifts
Your own names, times and locations.
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Weekly rota
All shifts and people for the week.
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Recurrence
A shift on fixed weekdays.
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Staffing
Minimum and maximum per shift.
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11-hour rest
Too little rest blocks the assignment.
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Absences
Approved leave prevents scheduling.
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Overnight
Ends the next day, calculated correctly.
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Swap requests
Request a swap, the manager decides.
FAQ
Questions about shift planning
Does teim also check night work and pay supplements?
No. When planning shifts, teim checks three things: 11 hours of rest, approved absences and double bookings. Permits for night or Sunday work and pay supplements are handled outside teim.
Are there predefined shifts like early, late and night?
No. You name every shift yourself and set start, end, location and staffing. That way the rota fits your shop, practice or workshop.
How does a shift swap work?
The assigned person requests a swap with a colleague in teim. The manager approves or rejects it. Anyone absent on that day cannot take over.
What happens if someone takes leave during a planned shift?
Once the absence is approved, teim allows no assignments on those days. teim already warns during the leave request if the person is scheduled. Leave & absences
How much does shift planning cost?
Shift planning is included in the price of CHF 5.00 per company and CHF 3.00 per user per month, together with all other modules. See pricing
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