Does haddock HR comply with the new Time Tracking Law in Spain? ✅

If you manage a team in Spain, you are probably already familiar with one of the most important labor obligations: recording working hours.

Since 2019, all companies have been required to keep a daily record of the hours worked by their employees. ⏱️

The good news? haddock HR helps you comply with this regulation easily, automatically, and without headaches. 🎯

Here is everything you need to know:

What exactly does the time tracking law require? 📜

According to Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, all companies must:

• Record the clock-in and clock-out time of each worker, day by day.
• Keep those records for four years.
• Make the records available for labor inspections or for the worker themselves if requested.
• Respect the maximum working day and ensure mandatory breaks.

The goal is clear: prevent labor abuse, control overtime, and bring transparency to the employment relationship.

And yes: non-compliance can lead to significant fines, ranging from €751 to €7,500 per violation. 😰

How does haddock HR help you comply with this law? 🧠✨

haddock HR is not just a shift planning tool; it is also your ally for keeping a 100% legal time record without effort.

This is how we do it:

1. Automatic recording of planned shifts 🗓️

Every time you schedule a shift in haddock HR, the system automatically saves:

• The worker’s name
• The date
• The start and end time

This creates a structured record that you can consult at any time, without needing to collect data manually.

2. Integrated attendance control ✅

haddock HR lets you record each worker’s actual attendance:

• Confirming that they started and finished their shift.
• Indicating incidents (delays, absences, changes).

This way you can compare the planned shift with the actually worked shift, and prove it in any inspection.

3. Secure data retention 🔒

All shift and time record information is stored securely in the cloud, complying with the GDPR.

In addition, the data is archived for the legally required period (four years).

Do you need to export records for an audit or to hand them over to a worker?

In haddock HR you can do it in just two clicks.

4. Easy management of overtime and breaks 🛌⚡

haddock HR helps you automatically detect:

• If a worker exceeds their usual working day
• If they have not respected the legal breaks

This way you can act quickly to fix it and avoid penalties, while also taking care of the team’s well-being.

Why choose haddock HR over other solutions? 🥇

There are many time tracking tools on the market.

But in haddock HR we integrate time tracking directly into shift planning.

This has huge advantages:

• Less duplicate work: You do not have to create the schedule in one place and record the working time in another.
• Fewer errors: Everything is managed from a single system, in real time.
• More agility: Instead of chasing manual time entries, you have full visibility of the working day from the very start.

In addition, haddock HR is designed to be easy to use, fast, and friendly for any type of business, from a small gym to a large hotel or a retail chain.

In summary...

Yes, haddock HR helps you comply with the new time tracking law in Spain. 🏆

With an agile, modern solution designed to make your life easier, not more complicated.

Because we know you want to spend your time on what matters: leading your team, not fighting with paperwork.

Ready to say goodbye to fines and hello to peace of mind?

👉 Start using haddock HR today and stop worrying about time tracking.

Updated on: 23/04/2026