A rotating shift is a type of work schedule that continually changes the hours of work at predefined intervals. This schedule ensures that work is conducted around the clock, often involving different employees working various shifts over a certain period.
A work shift that is interrupted with an unpaid time-off period, commonly seen in roles like school bus drivers who work early in the morning and late in the afternoon, with the middle of the day off.
A swing shift is a work shift in industry that typically runs from the mid-afternoon until midnight or until the midnight shift.
A 'Tour of Duty' can refer to either the duration of a specific military assignment or the scheduled work hours of an employee in a contiguous block of time.
