The world of work is changing – and so are the legal frameworks. With the draft bill from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) on the new Working Hours Act, a key change is coming for companies: the obligation to electronically record working hours.
What is it about?
The draft implements rulings from the Federal Labour Court (BAG) and the European Court of Justice (EuGH), which require systematic time tracking to comply with working time regulations. In the future, the start, end, and duration of employees’ daily working hours must be recorded electronically on the same day. Although employees may enter their times themselves, the responsibility clearly remains with the employer.
What does this mean for companies?
Overview of the requirements:
✅ Electronic recording of working hours is mandatory
✅ Documentation must be updated daily
✅ Fines up to €30,000 can be imposed for violations
✅ Applies also to mobile work and home office
✅ Small businesses receive transition periods but are also affected
Time tracking in the home office – challenge or opportunity?
Companies with flexible working models such as remote work, trust-based working hours, or mobile work are particularly affected. Here, classic Excel lists or manual records quickly reach their limits – not only legally but also practically.
What is needed now are solution-oriented time tracking systems that are simple, intuitive, and GDPR-compliant.
Why TimeSpin is the right solution now
Many companies are currently looking for a solution that:
- Ensures legal compliance
- Does not create additional digital hurdles
- Works well for employees working from home
- Simplifies the recording of billable time
- Is accepted – not as control, but as support
TimeSpin meets exactly these requirements.
✅ Physically trackable via the time tracking cube – no app overload
✅ Automatic transfer to digital systems
✅ Perfect for home office and remote work
✅ Ideal for consultants, agencies, lawyers & project teams
✅ Noticeably improved billability of time
With TimeSpin, transparency and efficiency are prioritized over control. Companies that invest in a modern solution now not only save effort later during the transition – they also position themselves as fair, future-oriented employers.
Conclusion: Act now and become future-proof
Electronic working time recording is no longer optional – it is becoming legally mandatory. Those who act early secure not only legal certainty but also real productivity gains.
👉 Companies should analyze their current processes
👉 Employees must be trained and involved
👉 A smart solution like TimeSpin can make the difference
📅 Book a demo now and check if your time tracking is ready for the new law:
👉 www.timespin.net
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