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FOR LOCAL WORKERS

Find Flexible Work
That Fits Your Schedule.

Pick up shifts that fit your life.

Find short, flexible shifts with local retailers and choose opportunities that work around your school, schedule, and availability.

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WHY CHOOSE US

What Makes ShiftSupport Different.

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WORK AROUND YOUR LIFE

You Choose the Shifts You Work

Browse available shifts and choose the opportunities that fit your schedule. Short shifts give you more flexibility without requiring long-term commitments.

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CLEAR · SIMPLE · RELIABLE

Get Paid for Your Work

Complete approved shifts and receive payment on the regular ShiftSupport payroll schedule.

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LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

Local Work, Close to Home

Find opportunities with local businesses in your area. Support neighborhood retailers while earning money through work that fits your availability.

SIMPLE FROM SIGN-UP TO PAYDAY

Four Steps to Earning

01

Create Your Account

Verify your identity, complete your worker profile, and provide the required employment information.

02

Browse Available Shifts

See available local shifts and review the location, time, duties, and requirements before applying.

03

Claim and Work Your Shift

Choose a shift that fits your schedule, arrive prepared, and complete the approved work.

04

Get Paid

After the shift is completed and confirmed, payment is processed through ShiftSupport according to the applicable payroll schedule.

WORKER RESOURCES

Policies, Safety & Required Documents.

Review the policies and documents that help keep every ShiftSupport opportunity safe, clear, and compliant.

WORKER POLICY

ShiftSupport Minor Hiring & Safety Policy

California-Compliant — Applies to Workers Under 18

1. Purpose of This Policy

ShiftSupport engages minors (ages 14–17) for flexible, part-time work opportunities.

This policy ensures that all minor workers are hired, scheduled, and supervised in compliance with California labor laws and applicable federal regulations.

2. Eligibility to Work at ShiftSupport

ShiftSupport hires minors who meet the following criteria:

  • Ages 14–15: Eligible for non-hazardous, part-time work with strict hour limits.
  • Ages 16–17: Eligible for non-hazardous work with expanded scheduling flexibility.
  • Under 14: Not eligible for ShiftSupport work.

3. Required Documentation

Before a minor can begin working, ShiftSupport must receive the required documentation.

Work Permit
  • “Permit to Employ and Work” issued by the minor’s school district.
  • Signed by the school, parent/guardian, and employer.
  • Must be renewed each school year and each summer.
Parental/Guardian Consent
  • Signed Parental Consent for Background Check.
  • Signed Parental Consent to Work with ShiftSupport.
  • Parent/guardian emergency contact information.
Identity Verification
  • Government-issued ID, state ID, school ID, or passport as applicable.
  • Required payroll/employment identity information.

4. Background Check Policy for Minors

ShiftSupport conducts only legally permitted screening for minors.

ShiftSupport does not access sealed juvenile criminal records where those records are legally unavailable.

A parent or legal guardian must authorize any required background check.

  • Identity verification
  • SSN trace
  • Sex Offender Registry search
  • Global watchlist search

5. Allowed Work Hours

ShiftSupport follows applicable California minor work-hour requirements. This information describes ShiftSupport policy and is not legal advice.

Ages 14–15
  • School days: Up to 3 hours
  • Non-school days: Up to 8 hours
  • Weekly maximum: 18 hours during school weeks
  • Work hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with applicable seasonal extensions where legally permitted
Ages 16–17
  • School days: Up to 4 hours
  • Non-school days: Up to 8 hours
  • Weekly maximum: Up to applicable California limits
  • Work hours must comply with California school-day and non-school-day restrictions

6. Prohibited Work for Minors

ShiftSupport does not assign minors to hazardous or restricted tasks, including:

Minors are assigned only to safe, supervised, non-hazardous tasks permitted under applicable law.

  • Driving motor vehicles
  • Operating prohibited power-driven machinery
  • Working at prohibited heights
  • Handling restricted heavy equipment
  • Working with hazardous chemicals/materials
  • Security, enforcement, or safety-critical roles

7. Supervision & Safety Requirements

ShiftSupport requires:

  • Appropriate adult supervision
  • Accessible emergency contact information
  • Task-appropriate safety instructions
  • Safe working environments
  • Access to ShiftSupport support during applicable shifts

8. Communication With Parents/Guardians

Where required/applicable, ShiftSupport maintains appropriate communication with parents or guardians regarding:

  • Hiring
  • Required documents
  • Shift information
  • Emergency notifications
  • Relevant policy updates

9. Zero-Tolerance Policies

ShiftSupport prohibits:

Violations may result in removal or account action.

  • Harassment or discrimination
  • Unsafe behavior
  • Working outside permitted hours
  • Misrepresentation of age or identity
  • Assigning minors prohibited tasks

10. Policy Updates

ShiftSupport reviews this policy periodically to maintain alignment with applicable California and federal requirements.

LOCAL BY DESIGN

Find Shifts Near You.

Sign up, log in, and see what’s available in your neighborhood.

Short shifts can appear in real time with local retailers and businesses.

Review the opportunity, location, schedule, and duties, then choose the shifts that work for you.

  • ✓Local opportunities
  • ✓Short flexible shifts
  • ✓Clear shift details
  • ✓Work around your availability
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YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR CHOICE

Ready to Find Work That Fits Your Life?

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REAL PEOPLELOCAL BUSINESSESBRIGHTER FUTURES

Supporting Local Businesses
with Reliable Staffing.

ShiftSupport operates like a modern staffing agency for short retail shifts. We are the employer, we handle payroll, insurance, and compliance, and local businesses get extra help without taking on hiring risk.

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    Stronger Communities

  • Reliable

    Trusted Support

  • Ready

    Help When You Need It