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There isn't a supervisor for my shift. What should I do?

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Arriving at a shift and not being able to find your supervisor or on-site contact can be frustrating. This article explains the steps you should take to resolve this situation.

Steps to take when you can't find your on-site contact

  1. Check your shift instructions.

    • Review the shift details in your app. Often they will contain important information about the check-in process.

    • Make sure you're at the correct meeting point.

    • Confirm you're at the right location and on time.

  2. Attempt to contact all on-site contacts.

    • Scroll to the bottom of your shift details to find Partner contact names and phone numbers.

    • Call and text all listed contacts.

    • Try each contact at least once.

  3. Connect with other Instawork Pros.

    • Check who else is working the same shift through the app.

    • Message them to ask where they are or if they've found the supervisor.

    • Look around for other Pros who might be working the same shift

  4. Ask for help from other on-site staff.

    • Approach front desk receptionists, security guards, or other on-site staff.

    • Explain that you're there to work an Instawork shift and need to find your supervisor.

    • Ask if they can direct you to the right person or department

  5. Contact Instawork support.

    • If you've tried all of the steps above and waited at least 15 minutes, contact support.

    • Open the Instawork app and tap the "?" icon.

    • Explain your situation clearly and include the shift details.

Important things to know

  • Stay on site: Remain at the shift location for at least one hour after your scheduled start time.

  • Keep location tracking on: Make sure your location tracking is enabled as required for the shift.

  • Document your attempts: Keep track of who you tried to contact and when.

  • Wait for instructions: Don't leave without guidance from the support team.

What about payment for the shift?

  • If you follow all the steps above and stay on site for at least one hour, you may be eligible for partial payment (up to 4 hours).

  • Leaving the site before an hour has passed or without instructions from the Instawork support team may result in lack of payment.

  • Instawork will follow up with the Partner to prevent this situation in the future.

If you have questions about find your onsite contact or need help during your shift, please contact our support team through the Instawork app.

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