Sunday Express

[Wheelbrace]

Choice of two here?
22d An allotted or fixed period of work (5) S?I?T Shift or Stint

[aelmpvw]

toss of a coin job isn't it?

[rayzorless]

I thought shift but ?

[Wheelbrace]

My main thought was that Stint might not be an allotted period but not sure.

[dannyk13]

Shift

[Wheelbrace]

Thanks all. I think Shift wins!

[Spoffy]

The Collins Dictionary definition of STINT:

'an allotted or fixed amount of work '

[Spoffy]

...I think that a SHIFT relates primarily to a period of work and a STINT to an amount. So probably SHIFT. Perhaps.

[dickpatven123]

From dickpatven123,
It is my experience that the COLLINS English Dictionary almost ALWAYS has the wording of the clue verbatim to the crossword so I am afraid that it is STINT. Sorry if I am late with my contribution but if any late comers are helped then so be it.