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Temporary cover and shift offers

Temporary-cover connections let workplaces send you shift offers.

Mobile and webEveryoneUpdated: 2026-09-08

Temporary-cover connections let workplaces send you shift offers.

How to use it

If available, enable your temporary-cover profile in Settings.
Accept the workplace invitation using the verified account for the invited email address.
Review each shift offer and accept or decline it.
Review revised offers separately when changes are proposed.

Things to know

A temporary-cover connection does not grant full workplace membership or chat access. Conflicts or plan limits can prevent acceptance. Your personal pay details are private.

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