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Start-Based Rule (IN Punch Rule)
Example: If the Overnight Shift Cutoff time is 3:00 AM and you clock in at 2:30 AM, your shift is counted as part of yesterday. If you clock in at 3:15 AM, it counts as today’s shift.
- This rules looks at when you clock in.
- If you clock in before the Overnight Shift Cutoff time, the shift is counted for the earlier date.
- If you clock in after or at the Overnight Shift Cutoff time, it’s counted for the later date
End-Based Rule (OUT Punch Rule)
- This rule looks at when you clock out.
- If you clock out before the Overnight Shift Cutoff time, the shift is counted for the earlier date.
- If you clock out after or at the Overnight Shift Cutoff time, it’s counted for the later date.
Example: If the Overnight Shift Cutoff time is 3:00 AM and you clock out at 2:45 AM, it counts as yesterday’s shift. If you clock out at 3:15 AM, it counts as today’s shift.
Split Rule (Split at Overnight Shift Cutoff)
- If a shift goes across the Day Change Time, we split it into two parts.
- Part 1 ends at the Overnight Shift Cutoff time.
- Part 2 starts at the Overnight Shift Cutoff time. This way, each part goes to the right day.
Example: If you're working from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and the Day Change Time is 3:00 AM:
- 10:00 PM–3:00 AM = goes on yesterday
- 3:00 AM–6:00 AM = goes on today
Note: If you punch and then transfer, or at any other time, those punches remain linked to the original set, even if they happen after the cutoff.
If you need additional assistance with Overnight Shifts, please contact SimpleVMS support at 888-255-8918 ext.2 or support@simplevms.com