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What Is Voluntary Time Off (VTO)?
VTO is unpaid time off your employer offers—not requires. See how it differs from PTO, your rights, and state laws that protect you.
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· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is Workplace Ostracism and How Do You Handle It?
Workplace ostracism affects 71% of workers. Learn the signs, legal implications, and how to address exclusion at work in 2026.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is 1st Shift?
1st shift hours are typically 7 AM–3 PM or 8 AM–4 PM. Compare pay, pros/cons vs 2nd and 3rd shift, plus industries that hire day shift workers.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is an Administration Fee?
That staffing agency charges $27/hour but pays the worker $18. Here's where that $9 markup actually goes—and how to negotiate it down.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is a Double Shift and Is It Legal?
Learn what a double shift is, typical hours (16 consecutive hours or two 8-hour shifts), overtime pay requirements under FLSA, health and safety risks, legal limits by state, and when employers can require double shifts.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryBest Night Shift Jobs and How to Find Them
Discover the best night shift jobs across healthcare, security, manufacturing, and hospitality. Learn typical overnight pay rates (10–25% premium), job search strategies, industries hiring overnight workers, and how to succeed in third shift careers.