rotating shift
[/ˈroʊ.teɪ.tɪŋ ʃɪft/]
nounpl: rotating shifts
turno rotativo
1. A work schedule in which employees change their shift times (morning, afternoon, night) on a regular basis, typically weekly or monthly
The factory workers are on a rotating shift system where they work mornings one week, afternoons the next, and nights the following week.
Os operários da fábrica trabalham em turno rotativo, onde trabalham de manhã uma semana, à tarde na próxima, e à noite na semana seguinte.
2. An employment arrangement designed to distribute irregular hours fairly among staff members
Nurses at the hospital follow a rotating shift pattern to ensure 24-hour coverage.
As enfermeiras do hospital seguem um padrão de turno rotativo para garantir cobertura 24 horas.
Rotating shifts are common in Brazil across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and security industries. Labor laws in Brazil regulate rotating shift work through the Consolidated Labor Laws (CLT), requiring rest periods between shifts and fair distribution of undesirable hours. In the USA, rotating shifts are prevalent in 24/7 operations but are often associated with worker fatigue and scheduling challenges.
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