Simple rate escalation

Request and authorise a rate escalation with our simple, configurable tool.

To escalate a rate using the simple rate escalation tool, follow these step-by-step instructions.

1. Select the shift you want to escalate


Navigate to 'View All Shifts' > Open the shift by clicking on the ID > Select 'Rate Escalation'. 

2. Input the new rates

In the menu select 'Request Escalation'

  • Input the new core rate
  • Input the new unsocial rate
  • Input reason

You can choose a different amount for core and unsocial if necessary.

🚀 Inputting a rate request reason is mandatory, and will help the authoriser understand the nature and importance of the escalation.

Simple rate escalation - select an authoriser

3. Select the authoriser for the escalation, and save changes

The authoriser will be sent an email receipt to confirm the new shift rate has been authorised in their name. 

Simple escalation rate - email authorisation

The shift list view will automatically update with the new icon to indicate the rates have been escalated in red.

Shift list view - escalated rate cropped