Restaurant labor compliance software
Put your labor compliance on autopilot
Stop worrying about 'clopen' violations and missed breaks. 7shifts automates the hard parts so small mistakes don’t become costly errors at payroll.
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Trusted by 55,000+ restaurants to schedule with local labor laws
Compliance slips don't happen on purpose—they happen when manual systems can't keep up. 7shifts embeds labor rules into scheduling and time tracking so you can pay with confidence.Compliance slips don't happen on purpose—they happen
when manual systems can't keep up.
7shifts embeds labor rules into scheduling and time tracking so you can pay with confidence.
Prevent.
Protect.
Pay.
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Schedule with compliance alerts built in
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Track infractions as they happen
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See what they cost, no math required
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Turn accurate data into clean payroll
Proactive compliance built into every schedule
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules covered, wherever you operate in the United States.
Overtime
Spot overtime before it happens. See who's nearing their limits and adjust schedules in real time to control labor costs.
Breaks
Punch-out requirements and custom break alerts ensure your team gets their rest and you stay compliant.
Minimum Wage
Stay ahead of wage rate changes. Automatically calculate tip credits and shortages to meet tipped minimum wage laws.
Simplify complex local labor laws
We flag potential issues as you build the schedule and if a rule is still broken, calculate any required premiums for you.
- California
- Chicago
- New York
- Philadelphia
- District of Columbia
- Nevada
- Plus many more
Right to Rest
Meal Break Waivers
Fair Workweek
Call-In Pay
Running multiple restaurants in different cities?
Set up local labor rules per location, so each restaurant follows the right requirements.
Run compliant shifts.
Pay people correctly.
Audit-ready records
Labor laws require years of record-keeping. 7shifts stores every punch, every schedule change, and every attestation in a digital audit trail so you're always prepared.
Why do restaurant teams love 7shifts compliance features?
Because it keeps small mistakes from becoming costly ones.
"[We're] in California where employment laws can be complicated. 7shifts has helped set up the specific requirements without me having to explain all of the CA nuances."
Cindy Rae, Operator, Bahama Buck's Redlands
Average labor infractions 7shifts surfaces per month
Hours saved per month managing labor compliance
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about labor compliance with 7shifts
7shifts builds labor compliance into scheduling and time tracking so managers can catch issues before payroll. Alerts for overtime, breaks, and local rules help teams make adjustments in real time.
As shifts are created and edited, potential exceptions are surfaced so compliance decisions happen during scheduling, not after the fact.
Yes. 7shifts supports required and custom break rules so teams can track compliance and take action quickly when breaks are missed or delayed.
Managers get visibility while building schedules and during live shifts, helping reduce manual monitoring.
7shifts flags potential missed-break issues and can calculate required premiums based on configured local rules.
This helps payroll teams understand impact without manual calculations and gives managers a clear audit trail.
Yes. 7shifts supports break-waiver workflows and stores documentation in your records.
That means attestations and related shift data are easier to retrieve for audits or internal reviews.
7shifts helps teams stay ahead of tipped minimum wage requirements by surfacing shortages and supporting wage checks against configured rules.
This gives operators better visibility into where adjustments may be needed before payroll is finalized.
Yes. Teams can capture digital acknowledgments for onboarding and compliance-related documents.
These records are stored alongside employee data to support policy tracking and audit readiness.
7shifts supports Fair Workweek-style scheduling needs with alerts and controls designed to reduce violations such as insufficient notice windows and rest-period conflicts.
Managers can proactively adjust shifts before publishing schedules.
Yes. Rules can be set per location so each restaurant follows the requirements that apply in that jurisdiction.
This is especially useful for brands operating across multiple cities or states with different standards.
Yes. 7shifts provides alerts for key labor compliance risk areas, including missed breaks and overtime exposure.
These notifications help managers take action quickly and keep labor decisions accurate throughout the week.
