Overview
This article contains a list and summary of every US release note published by Fourth during Q2 of 2025 (1st April to 30th June).
Release notes are listed under the following headers (select one to go straight to that part of the article):
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HotSchedules Labor Main
New Release | New Banner, RTR Pay & Flexible Date Range for HotSchedules | July 10th, 2025
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New Banner on HotSchedules Login Page
HotSchedules now displays a “Learn More” banner on the login screen (desktop & mobile). Clicking it takes users to Fourth’s homepage for helpful updates and product info.
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RTR Pay Now Reflected in Total Shift Cost
Pre-approved shift offers now reflect RTR (Right to Rest) pay in the “Total Cost Change to Shift.” This ensures managers see a more accurate labor cost before approving a shift.
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Flexible Date Range Now Available for Store Scheduled vs Actual Export
The Scheduled vs Actual export now supports any rolling 12-month date range, not just calendar years. This gives users greater flexibility when analyzing labor trends.
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Meal Break Waivers - Ability for Employees to Set and Change Status Daily
Employees can now update their meal waiver status multiple times per day directly from the web, with effective timestamps and manager notification, improving transparency, flexibility, and compliance with labor law requirements.
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Restrict Rate Visibility in Recent Rate Changes Table
The Recent Rate Changes table now respects user permissions around wage data, hiding actual rates for users who do not have the "Use Average Wage" permission and aligning with the visibility rules already applied to hourly rates in Job Settings.
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Multiple Assignments via EMS
This suite of improvements supports EMS-integrated clients by enabling centralized control over multiple job assignments and pay rates across stores, ensuring consistency and automation across all HotSchedules locations.
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Persist Forecast Warning Modal Until Forecast is Complete
To help managers stay on top of forecasting, the warning modal will now continue to appear each time labor is generated if the forecast is incomplete. This keeps visibility front and center, so corrective actions can be taken before moving forward.
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Week 40/Day 10 [WI Adult & Minor] Overtime Rule
We’ve added a new overtime rule to support compliance with Wisconsin labor laws. Now, team members under 18 will automatically earn 1.5x their hourly rate if they work more than 10 hours in a single day. The existing 40-hour weekly overtime rule still applies for both adult and minor employees.
May 13th, 2025, Release Notes : HS| Main 5.139: Time Off and Request Report Update
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Time Off and Requests Report Update
A new Reason column and updated labels to match the appropriate information.
HotSchedules Mobile
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Release Shift to Specific Employee (Web & Mobile)
Need to give away a shift? You can now release it directly to a specific coworker, no swap required. Whether it's a full or partial shift, this update makes shift coverage easier, ensures the right person gets it, and reduces the need for manager involvement.
- Enforce "Strictly Enforce Minor Rules" on Mobile Roster
The Mobile Roster report now enforces the "Strictly Enforce Minor Rules" setting from ASC, aligning mobile behavior with the web. This includes strict enforcement of age-based rules during both In-Session periods.
PeopleMatter
New Release | Add Employee Workflow in Employee List for PeopleMatter | June 2025
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Add Employee Workflow in Employee List
Managers with the right permissions can now add employees directly from the Employee List page, no application needed. Available in Beta and enabled by default, this feature simplifies walk-in or expedited hires and can be managed by admins in General Settings.
New Release | Electronic W-2 Question in Onboarding for PeopleMatter | May 2025
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Electronic W2 Question in Onboarding
A new onboarding task, Electronic W-2, is now available for customer admins to enable. When turned on, new hires can choose electronic delivery of their W-2s, helping reduce printing and mailing costs; the setting is off by default and fully admin-configurable.
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