{"id":1230,"date":"2025-07-24T08:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etempus.com\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2025-08-05T20:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:39:59","slug":"what-is-the-new-working-time-control-law-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etempus.com\/en\/what-is-the-new-working-time-control-law-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the new Working Time Control Law 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is the new Working Time Control Law 2025?<\/h1>\n

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This year, the Government has updated Royal Decree-Law 8\/2019<\/strong>, strengthening time tracking requirements: it is now mandatory, fully digital, accessible, and overseen by the Labour Inspectorate<\/strong>, which will have real-time access to data from remote devices.<\/p>\n

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“The working hours record must be digital, personal, and completely unalterable”<\/strong> and requires systems that eliminate any possibility of tampering with the time logs.<\/p>\n

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Key changes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  • Digital clock-in and clock-out<\/strong>: paper or Excel are no longer valid.<\/li>\n
  • Records must be kept for 4 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Remote inspections<\/strong> with direct access and real-time sanctions.<\/li>\n
  • Fines up to \u20ac10,000 per employee for serious breaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Obligations for companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    1. Implement a reliable and accessible digital<\/strong> time tracking system.<\/li>\n
    2. Provide internal training<\/strong>, designating a compliance officer.<\/li>\n
    3. Store records for 4 years<\/strong>, available to employees and authorities.<\/li>\n
    4. Conduct periodic internal audits<\/strong> to prevent penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      The new 2025 working time control law is not a formality \u2014 it is a legal obligation with a direct impact on business and internal management.<\/p>\n

      Strict compliance not only avoids fines, it also strengthens your organization:<\/p>\n

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      • You stay ahead of inspections and eliminate surprises thanks to full traceability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • You maintain a daily, reliable, and tamper-proof log<\/strong> \u2014 fully transparent.<\/li>\n
      • You inform and engage your team<\/strong>, involving employees and managers alike in legal compliance and process improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It\u2019s not just about logging hours. <\/p>\n

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        How ETEMPUS can help<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        • Geolocated automatic logging: clock in from mobile, computer or tablet with validation.<\/li>\n
        • Alerts, reminders and incident management for employees.<\/li>\n
        • Monthly reports ready for signature, with direct portal access.<\/li>\n
        • 24\/7 accessible history, legally stored for 4 years.<\/li>\n
        • GDPR compliance, with auditable logs and protection against penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          With ETEMPUS you gain full control over working hours from day one \u2014 no installations, no commitment, fully compliant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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