A last-minute sick call can turn a small business owner’s morning into a search for someone to cover the shift. Homebase is making that everyday scramble a central use case for Homebase Assistant, a new AI offering announced on October 20 that is designed to take on administrative work for hourly teams. The launch targets businesses whose owners manage employees while also running the floor: restaurants, retailers, and other local operations with little back-office support. Homebase says the…