split shift

Related to split shift: Rotating Shift

split shift

A working shift divided into two or more periods of time, such as morning and evening, with a break of several hours between them.

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split shift

(Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a work period divided into two parts that are separated by an interval longer than a normal rest period

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split shift - a working shift divided into two periods of time with several hours in between

duty period, work shift, shift - the time period during which you are at work

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