Labor Compliance and Rule Enforcement for Hospitality

Enforce Hotel Labor Policies with Confidence

Labor laws and union rules in hospitality are complex — and costly when violated. Unifocus ensures that every schedule meets brand standards, wage and hour laws, and property-specific agreements by enforcing labor policies automatically at the planning, scheduling, and timekeeping stages.

What we bring to the table

We know what it takes to run a hospitality business. We do a lot of the heavy lifting–so you don’t have to.

Simplify complexity 01

Forecast, schedule, and optimize across:

Multiple locations and rooms
Multiple revenue centers
Weather, seasonal shifts, and events
Compliance requirements
15-minute increments, by job and sub-job

All in one place 02

We bring together:

Real-time data and AI-powered business intelligence insights
Efficient workflows across multiple departments
Best in class tools for Managers, Team Members and Management
Integrations with HR, payroll and PMS systems

Go Mobile 03

From your phone and tablet:

Create Schedules, swap shifts and message team members
Clock in and out
Get paid and receive tips
Access workflows and assigned tasks
Give workplace feedback

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Protect Your Business Without Slowing It Down

Built-In Compliance from Forecast to Payroll

Unifocus is designed to ensure compliance at every stage of the labor lifecycle — from predictive planning to clock-out. Our rule engine allows you to configure the labor standards, legal limits, and agreements that apply to your property, brand, or region.

Enforced Automatically:

Maximum shift lengths
Minimum rest periods between shifts
Daily and weekly overtime thresholds
Meal and rest break rules
Union agreements (CBAs), local labor laws, and hotel-specific policies

Align Scheduling with Service Expectations and Brand Guidelines

Configurable Labor Standards

Labor standards define how long a task should take, and how many team members should be on shift for a given workload. With Unifocus, these standards are fully configurable and embedded in your forecasts, schedules, and budgets.

Capabilities:

Role- and task-based labor standards
Dynamic standards tied to demand drivers (e.g., rooms cleaned per room type)
Brand-wide or property-level flexibility
Period-based updates (e.g., seasonal or post-opening changes)

Use Cases:

Maintain front desk staffing minimums during peak arrival hours
Adjust housekeeping labor based on stayover vs. checkout ratios
Enforce standards for banquets, valet, spa, and more

Address Exceptions Before They Become Violations

Real-Time Compliance Alerts

Unifocus flags potential compliance issues in real time — during schedule creation, shift adjustments, or timecard approvals — giving managers visibility and tools to resolve proactively.

Automated Alerts For:

Shift overlaps or excessive hours
Missed breaks or late punch-outs
Unauthorized schedule changes
Non-compliant shift swaps or reassignments

Manager Actions:

Review, approve, or correct flagged items
Document exceptions with reason codes
Maintain a full audit trail for reviews or investigations

Be Prepared for Reviews, Challenges, and Investigations

Audit Readiness and Risk Mitigation

Whether it’s an internal review, a third-party audit, or a wage dispute, Unifocus provides a complete record of your labor practices — with transparent logs, documentation, and exception history.

Features:

Detailed audit trails for every change and override
Standardized exception codes and comment logging
Exportable compliance reports
Integration with payroll and legal systems

Standardize Where You Can, Customize Where You Must

Multi-Property and Multi-Region Compliance Support

Unifocus allows hotel groups and brands to roll out consistent compliance frameworks — while accommodating the nuances of local laws, union rules, and property needs.

Capabilities:

Role- and region-based rule sets
Group-wide labor rule libraries
Localized exceptions for CBAs and state laws
Centralized compliance reporting with drill-down views

Reduce Risk, Save Time, and Boost Confidence

Business Case for Automated Compliance

Unifocus clients report:

Significant reductions in labor law violations and wage disputes
Time savings in scheduling, approvals, and payroll review
Increased consistency across managers, departments, and properties
Better labor cost control and reduced legal exposure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unifocus Labor Budgeting, and how does it work?

Can I use Unifocus to create budgets for multiple scenarios?

How does Unifocus integrate with existing budgeting systems?

How does job-specific budgeting improve labor planning?

Is Unifocus suitable for multi-property labor budgeting?

What metrics can I track with Unifocus Labor Budgeting?

How does AI-powered budgeting improve accuracy?

How does Unifocus help reduce labor costs?

Can Unifocus improve employee engagement through budgeting?

What kind of support does Unifocus offer for implementation?

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