Planning rules reference

Updated October 31, 2026 · Applies to Reserve ONE 1.34

This page lists the rules Reserve ONE applies when people are planned.

When someone is planned

Situation Project allocation Shift
Approved time off Not planned that day. Can't be added.
Other work at the same time Waits for the person's manager (Professional). Waits for the person's manager.
Outside working hours Waits for the person's manager (Professional). Allowed: shifts set a person's hours.
A booking at the same time A warning only. Not shown.
The planner is the person's manager or an administrator Planned at once. Planned at once.

Who can do what

Action Who
Add or remove projects Managers and administrators.
Change and plan a project Managers, administrators, the Project Lead and the owner.
Plan shifts, shift types and rotations Managers and administrators.
Approve allocations and swaps The person's manager, or an administrator.
Take a swap A colleague with the same role, the skills the shift needs, and free time.