Predictive Scheduling — also known as fair scheduling, secure scheduling, predictable scheduling, or restrictive scheduling — is legislation designed to protect shift workers in the hospitality and retail sectors by mandating scheduling practices. While ordinances may vary between states or municipalities, most will include stipulations like:
How far in advance staff must know their scheduled shifts.
Predictability pay for schedule changes or cancellations.
Minimum hours between shifts (to eliminate the contentious clopen).
“Good faith” hours estimates for new hires.
Employee rights to refuse or request shifts.
Private rights of action.