Jobs

Changing a Job Start Time

When you update a job’s start time, Proper checks whether the current worker can still do the job at that new time. If not, Proper safely updates routing for you.

• You will always see a confirmation message before saving.
• End time updates automatically to keep the same job length as before.
• The system keeps assignments when possible and only re-routes when needed.

What You Can Edit

• You can edit the job start time.
• You cannot directly edit end time in the job edit modal. It is calculated automatically.
• Jobs that are already in progress or finalized cannot be rescheduled.

What Happens After You Change Start Time

1. You choose a new start time.
2. Proper checks offers, assignments, and worker conflicts.
3. Proper shows a clear notice explaining what will happen if you save.
4. You confirm, then Proper applies changes safely.

Messages You May See Before Saving

• Resend Offers at New Time: existing offers will expire and new offers will be sent.
• Assignment Will Be Retained: the assigned contractor is still available at the new time.
• Contractor Unavailable at New Time: current contractor will be unassigned and new offers will be sent.
• Employee Assignment Will Be Retained: no conflict found for the assigned employee.
• Employee Conflict Detected: current employee will be removed, reassignment will be attempted, and if needed Proper will send contractor offers.
• Job Will Be Routed After Time Change: for unassigned jobs, Proper will first try to assign an available employee, then send contractor offers if needed.
• Start Time Cannot Be Changed: this job can no longer be edited due to its status.

Behind-the-Scenes Actions

Depending on the scenario, Proper may:

• Keep the current assignment and send a schedule update.
• Remove an assignment that conflicts and re-route the job.
• Expire existing offers and send new offers.
• Attempt internal employee reassignment first when applicable.
• Log all major schedule-change actions in job history.