Rule catalogue · Shift patterns

Minimum continuous time on position

Checks position allocations against the configured minimum duration. Explore this shift patterns rule in SkyRoster’s tactical catalogue.

Applies: when positions are allocated on the day
Priority: Hard or soft, set per organisation
Configuration: Administrator-configurable
Family: Shift patterns
Roster style: tactical (quarter-hour position allocation)

Catalogue updated 12 September 2026.

What it checks

These rules assess rotation sequences and adherence to configured shift patterns. Their relevance depends on whether the unit uses fixed patterns or a flexible approach to scheduling.

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Minimum consecutive duty days
Single shift per calendar day
Working-shift coverage within a pattern block
Minimum consecutive days in pattern rosters
Single pattern block per day
Non-overlapping pattern assignments
Restricted position sequences
Non-overlapping position assignments

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