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title: Configure schedules and tolerances
description: "An accurate schedule turns a punch journal into a steering tool. Illizeo lets you define standard schedules, tolerance rules, automatic overtime and complex cycles (annualised, 2-shift, 3-shift). - **Reading time**6 min - **Level**Advanced - **Last updated**May 2026 - **Module**Attendance &…"
url: "https://illizeo.com/en/centre-aide/configure-schedules-and-tolerances/"
updated: "2026-09-21"
category: "Attendance & Badging"
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# Configure schedules and tolerances

An accurate schedule turns a punch journal into a steering tool. Illizeo lets you define standard schedules, tolerance rules, automatic overtime and complex cycles (annualised, 2-shift, 3-shift).

- **Reading time**6 min
- **Level**Advanced
- **Last updated**May 2026
- **Module**Attendance & Badging

## Step-by-step

1. ### Create a standard schedule

   In *Settings → Schedules → Templates*, set the time slot (e.g. 9am-12pm / 1pm-5pm), lunch break and optional technical break.
2. ### Set tolerances

   Minor lateness without penalty, morning grace period, quarter-hour rounding: all configurable. Avoids needless manual fixes.
3. ### Enable overtime calculation

   Pick the basis (day, week, month, cycle). Set thresholds per rate: 25%, 50%, 100%.
4. ### Assign to employees

   Several options: per contract, per site, per team. The same employee can switch between 2-3 schedules (week A / week B).
5. ### Visualise on the calendar

   The calendar view shows planned schedules, actual punches and gaps in colour.

## Typical use cases

| Use case | Recommended config |
| --- | --- |
| Standard 35h weekly (FR) | Fixed schedule + weekly OT above 35h |
| Day-rate (forfait jours) | Worked-day counter, no hour tracking |
| Annual modulation | 12-month cycle + automatic levelling |
| 2-shift / 3-shift | Rotation with night-hour count |
| Voluntary part-time | Custom schedule, adapted OT thresholds |

## FAQ

   How many schedules in parallel?

Technically unlimited. Practically, stay under 30 templates to stay manageable.

   How do I handle one-off schedule changes?

A planning exception can be entered on the employee or team profile for a given day.

   Are RTT (extra rest days) computed automatically?

Yes, on schedules above 35h reduced to 35h. The RTT counter feeds the Absence module.

   Can I import schedules from Excel?

Yes, via the downloadable CSV template. Limit: 5000 rows per import.

### See the Absence module

Learn to model leaves, sickness and balances.

[See all Modules](/en/centre-aide/?cat=modules)

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