Check Alerts Regularly
Make it a habit to check the SCHADS Alerts Panel before finalising your weekly roster. Address any warnings before the shifts occur.
Adjust Shifts Early
When you see a warning about overtime approaching or daily maximum being close, adjust the roster before it becomes a problem. It's easier to move a shift before it's worked than to deal with compliance issues afterward.
Use the "View in Calendar" Feature
When investigating an alert, use the "View in Calendar" button to jump directly to the affected shifts. This helps you quickly identify which specific shifts are causing the issue.
Review After Roster Changes
After making changes to the roster, refresh the alerts panel to see if your changes resolved the issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do warnings affect payroll calculations?
A: The warnings are informational only. They help you identify potential issues but do not automatically adjust payroll. You will still need to ensure overtime and penalty rates are applied correctly in your payroll system.
Q: What happens if I ignore a warning?
A: Ignoring warnings does not prevent shifts from being created or completed. However, you may be non-compliant with award requirements, which could result in underpayment of staff or penalties during an audit.
Q: Are casual staff monitored differently?
A: Yes. Casual staff have a minimum engagement of 2 hours per shift (same as permanent staff), but they are not subject to the same weekly maximum hour calculations as permanent employees unless they consistently work full-time hours.
Q: Why does a staff member not appear in the alerts even though they have warnings on their shifts?
A: Check if the staff member has been excluded from SCHADS alerts in their Finance settings. If the "Include for SCHADS alerts" checkbox is unchecked, their shifts will not generate warnings.