Predictive Scheduling: Coming Soon to a Lawsuit Near You

Todd Wulffson authored the article "Predictive Scheduling: Coming Soon to a Lawsuit Near You," for Money Inc. in March of 2019. In this article, he discusses that although it may sound like the latest mobile phone app, “predictive scheduling” refers to the legal requirement of providing employees advance notice of their schedules. The feeling is that it reduces absenteeism and improves job satisfaction to have advanced notice of work schedules. The disadvantages for employers includes reduced ability to have a flexible workforce, and eliminating “on-call” employees, where they call in to see if they are scheduled. Many employers, particularly in the restaurant and retail industries, rely on such practices to keep labor costs down and to remain competitive in the age of internet shopping and meal ordering via cell phone apps.

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