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September 15, 2026

Just want to ask is there an API or a way to create unscheduled shift?

  • September 15, 2026
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Originally posted by Maria Camba on March 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM.

 

Just want to ask is there an API or a way to create unscheduled shift? Currently, we observe that when there is a scheduled and worked shift, they are automatically linked, however, we have a requirement to create an unscheduled shift (not linked to the schedule). Currently from the UI, it can be done by clicking the Add New Shift, but how to do that via the API. Using the EmployeePunches API, automatically link the worked shift with schedule.

Want to have the below effect :

 

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    September 15, 2026

    Originally replied by Brenda Sutton on Mar 26, 2026, 3:02 PM.

     

    @Maria Camba​ , The EmployeePunches API is intended for worked time and can auto-link to an existing schedule. For an unscheduled shift, you need the schedule/shift create API that creates a standalone shift record without a schedule reference.

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