What is the new Working Time Control Law 2025?
This year, the Government has updated Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, strengthening time tracking requirements: it is now mandatory, fully digital, accessible, and overseen by the Labour Inspectorate, which will have real-time access to data from remote devices.
“The working hours record must be digital, personal, and completely unalterable” and requires systems that eliminate any possibility of tampering with the time logs.
Key changes:
- Digital clock-in and clock-out: paper or Excel are no longer valid.
- Records must be kept for 4 years.
- Remote inspections with direct access and real-time sanctions.
- Fines up to €10,000 per employee for serious breaches.
Obligations for companies
- Implement a reliable and accessible digital time tracking system.
- Provide internal training, designating a compliance officer.
- Store records for 4 years, available to employees and authorities.
- Conduct periodic internal audits to prevent penalties.
Conclusion
The new 2025 working time control law is not a formality — it is a legal obligation with a direct impact on business and internal management.
Strict compliance not only avoids fines, it also strengthens your organization:
- You stay ahead of inspections and eliminate surprises thanks to full traceability.
- You maintain a daily, reliable, and tamper-proof log — fully transparent.
- You inform and engage your team, involving employees and managers alike in legal compliance and process improvement.
It’s not just about logging hours.
How ETEMPUS can help
- Geolocated automatic logging: clock in from mobile, computer or tablet with validation.
- Alerts, reminders and incident management for employees.
- Monthly reports ready for signature, with direct portal access.
- 24/7 accessible history, legally stored for 4 years.
- GDPR compliance, with auditable logs and protection against penalties.
With ETEMPUS you gain full control over working hours from day one — no installations, no commitment, fully compliant.
