Updating Working Patterns

When to Use This Guide

Use a direct update (this guide) when:

• Correcting onboarding errors
• The working pattern was incorrectly assigned initially
• No contractual change has occurred

Use a contract amendment (see Contract Amendments) when:

• There’s a contractual change in working pattern
• Contracted hours/days worked per week change
• The change needs an effective date and history tracking

Update Working Pattern (During Onboarding)

For onboarding corrections only:

1. Open the employee’s profile → Work tab
2. Click the link next to the Working Pattern field
3. Update the pattern details (times, breaks, days, cycle)
4. Click Save

Need a new pattern? See Working Patterns to create one first.

For Contractual Changes

If there’s a contractual change (not an onboarding error), use a contract amendment instead. This:

• Preserves history with effective dates
• Updates scheduling, timesheets, and time-off calculations automatically
• Maintains audit trails

Common Scenarios

Wrong pattern during onboarding? Use the direct update method above.

Employee moving from full-time to part-time? Create a contract amendment.

Can’t find the working pattern link? Ensure a working pattern is already assigned to the employee.

Related Topics

• Working Patterns - Create and manage working patterns
• Contract Amendments - Handle contractual changes with effective dates
• Adding Employees - Complete onboarding process