A term used to describe work that is performed outside of the normal spread of hours. Shift work is most commonly used when a business operates on a 24 hour basis but can also consist of shifts between certain hours of the day. An example would be a worker who works from 6am - 2pm for one week and then 2pm - 6pm the second week.

Note: In many cases special pay scales and other considerations apply to shift work. It’s advisable to check all details related to any shift, particularly in the “graveyard shift” from 12AM onward.