Overview

The Easyteam Embedded Notifications engine enables platforms to keep users updated with relevant, compliant real-time alerts about their workforce directly inside their platform or app.

Notifications can be sent through your own systems using webhooks, or directly via Push, Email, SMS (US/Canada only), or an embedded Inbox UI component.

Feature is in Beta.
Contact your account manager for details and requests.

Notification control panel for a user to control their notifications preferences

These notifications adapt to your users' roles and permissions and can include actionable items, like approving time-off requests or reviewing schedule changes, all without leaving the platform.

What Can Be Notified

Typical notifications include:

✅ Time-off requests — Sent to managers with options to approve/decline directly

🕒 Clock-in / Clock-out confirmations

🤷‍♂️ Forgot to Clock-in or Clock-out nudges

📅 Shift updates: Changes to published schedules

🚨 Compliance reminders: Missed breaks, overtime alerts

💰 Payroll readiness: Admin reminders for finalizing hours

All events are logged and accessible via a central notification log with full history and contextual deep links.

Delivery Channels

Notifications are sent via:

Webhooks - Sent to your existing notifications infrastructure for processing.

In-App Inbox - An embedded UI component you can integrate.

Push Notifications - Requires mobile app & user opt-in.

Email - Sent to user email.

SMS - Requires user opt-in. Available only in the US & Canada.

Push notification example.

Example Use Cases

A manager receives a push notification:
"Maria G. requested time off for May 10." → Tap to review request in-app.

An admin receives an SMS:
"Reminder: Payroll for all stores must be submitted by 5 PM today."

A staff member sees an inbox message:
"Your shift on June 20 was updated. View details."

Fully customizable UI inbox component for in-app notifications

User Control

Every user can:

Enable or disable specific delivery channels (e.g., SMS, Email, Push).

Manage preferences per notification type (e.g., Time Off, Schedule, Time Tracking).

Opt-out entirely, or update contact info for SMS/Email.

View full history in their in-app inbox.

More information on setup and configuration will be released soon. For early access, contact your account manager.

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