Since 2019, all companies are required to implement a time
tracking system, regardless of the company's size. Companies
are required to keep records of employees' working hours for a
period of 4 years.
However, the law does not specify which time tracking system
should be used. Regarding the form or means to be employed for
timekeeping, recent case law has rejected the use of biometric
methods for clocking in and out.
For the time tracking system to be valid, it must record both
the start and end of the workday, as well as the lunch break at
noon. If the company does not have a time tracking system, this can
be classified as a very serious offense, with penalties ranging
from €7,501 to €187,515. Additionally, not having a time
tracking system can cause serious harm to companies in cases where
employees claim overtime. If the matter goes to court, the company
won't be able to prove the overtime hours and will be required
to pay the claim amount.
