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Notice to All Staff — Shift Swap Policy Update Starting next month, employees who want to swap shifts with a coworker must submit the request through the online scheduling portal at least 48 hours before the shift begins. Verbal agreements between staff will no longer be accepted, as several recent swaps were not properly recorded, leading to missed shifts and confusion over who was responsible for covering a station. To request a swap, log into the portal, select the shift you want to give away, and choose an eligible coworker from the dropdown list. That coworker will receive a notification and must accept within 24 hours, or the request will expire automatically. Once accepted, the swap still needs approval from a shift supervisor, who will check that the incoming employee has not already exceeded their weekly hours and holds the right certifications for that role. Employees are reminded that they remain responsible for their original shift until they see written confirmation that the swap has been fully approved. Simply assuming a coworker will show up is not sufficient. Staff who repeatedly submit swap requests less than 48 hours in advance may be asked to meet with their supervisor to discuss scheduling reliability. Questions about the new process can be directed to the staff scheduling office during regular business hours.