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What is the Difference Between a Draft Shift and a Published Shift?

1 min read Updated September 2026

Draft Shift

  • Saved as a draft and not published.
  • Visible only to the admin in the Scheduler.
  • The assigned employee does not receive a notification.
  • Can be reviewed and edited..
  • Suitable for shifts that are still being planned or require further changes.

Published Shift

  • Published immediately after creation.
  • Visible to both the admin and the assigned employee.
  • The assigned employee receives a notification as soon as the shift is published.
  • Becomes active immediately and appears in the employee’s RotaWiz Carer mobile         application.
  • Suitable for shifts that are ready to be assigned and worked.

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