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# How do I add a new work schedule?

This article explains how to add a new work schedule for an employee in Salary.lu when their working hours or schedule changes.

## Adding a new work schedule

To add a new work schedule for an employee:

1. Log in to your Salary.lu dashboard
2. Go to the "Employees" section
3. Click on the employee that needs the schedule update
4. Navigate to the "Contracts" tab
5. Locate the active contract and click on the 3 vertical dots (⋮) next to it
6. Select "+ Work Schedule" from the dropdown menu
7. Fill in all required fields for the new schedule
8. Click "Create" to save the new work schedule

||| The employee must have an initial contract available before you can add a work schedule. Ensure the contract is properly set up and active in the system.

## Important notes

* The new work schedule will be applied from the specified start date
* Previous work schedules remain in the system for historical records
* Make sure to update the schedule before generating payrolls for the affected period
* Changes to work schedules may affect leave calculations and payroll processing