In 2026, time tracking remains one of the most inspected labor obligations in Spain. Since Royal Decree-Law 8/2019 imposed the daily recording of working hours, the Labor Inspectorate has intensified its actions, and the number of sanctions for non-compliance has continued to grow. But the regulations have not stopped: the Spanish Data Protection Agency has limited the use of biometrics, the ITSS Strategic Plan 2025-2027 incorporates artificial intelligence to cross-reference data, and there is a draft regulation in progress that will require digital records with full traceability. This article covers the current regulations point by point, without speculation.
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Time tracking in 2026: what the law requires and how to comply
Practical guide to current regulations: RDL 8/2019, biometrics, remote work, sanctions, and what to expect from the new digital registration regulation currently in progress.
March 26, 202612 min read
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