Configuring weekend definition

The Weekend Definition tab is where you can set the beginning and end of the weekend for the Auto-Assignment group. Auto-Assignment applies the WEEKEND shift type to shifts that are scheduled during weekend time. The WEEKEND shift type is used for rules that govern the assignment of weekend shifts, such as the Minimum Weekend Shifts Per Time Period rule.

Rules that can be applied to a specified shift type can use the WEEKEND shift type. This applies the rule to shifts scheduled during the weekend.

Note: 
  • The weekend definition can affect performance, depending on the configuration of weekend rules. See Performance effect of weekend configuration.
  • The WEEKEND shift type is added to shifts for Auto-Assignment purposes only to enforce weekend rules. It cannot be applied through Shift Configuration in MVS.
  1. From the Configuration page for the Auto-Assignment group, click the Weekend Definition tab.
  2. Specify the start and end times for the weekend:
    Start Day
    Specify the day of the week when the weekend starts.
    Time
    Specify the time on the start day when the weekend starts.
    End Day
    Specify the day of the week when the weekend ends.
    Time
    Specify the time on the end day when the weekend ends.
  3. In the Weekend Shift Type field, specify one of these options to determine which shifts receive the WEEKEND shift type:
    Shift starts between
    Shifts are WEEKEND shifts if the start of the shift is between the weekend start and end times.
    Shift ends between
    Shifts are WEEKEND shifts if the end of the shift is between the weekend start and end times.
    Shift is entirely between
    Shifts are WEEKEND shifts only if the entire shift is between the weekend start and end times.
    Any part of shift is between
    Shifts are WEEKEND shifts if any time in the shift is during the weekend.
  4. Click Save.