Shift trade

Chiefly a US and Canadian term. Shift trade means two team members exchanging assigned shifts so both remain covered. In Australia the more usual term is shift swapping.

Chiefly a US and Canadian term. A shift trade means two team members exchanging assigned shifts so both remain covered.

In Australian rostered teams the clearer local term is shift swapping. The practical issue is the same, but the resulting hours still sit under the relevant award and fatigue rules.