2025 Workday Registration: what the law really says and how it affects your business

2025 Workday Registration: what the law really says and how it affects your business

2025 Workday Registration: what the law really says and how it affects your business

In recent weeks, numerous headlines have appeared announcing an alleged new regulation that requires companies to implement a digital time and attendance register immediately. This information, repeated by many management companies and software providers, is not entirely accurate.

From StarNapp, we want to clarify the current legal context and help you make informed decisions, without haste or confusion.

Is there a new time control law?

On February 4, 2025, the Council of Ministers approved a Preliminary Draft Law that proposes:

  • Reduction of the ordinary workday from 40 to 37.5 hours per week.
  • Mandatory recording of working hours in digital format.
  • Accessible record for employees and labor authorities.
  • Elimination of paper records.
  • Stricter penalties: up to 10,000 euros per employee in case of non-compliance.

However, it is only a draft. It is not yet approved and has no legal validity. This text must be debated in Parliament and may be modified before it becomes law.

Is it in force and should I adapt my company now?

No. There is currently no new obligation with respect to time recording beyond what is already established in the Workers' Statute from 2019.

The final text could be approved by the end of 2025, but even then, an adaptation period will be granted to companies. Therefore, there is no need for urgent changes.

StarNapp: ready today and fit for tomorrow

At StarNapp we are always up to date with labor regulations affecting the marine and technical industry. Our digital registration solution already meets current requirements and is designed to easily evolve if regulations change.

Implementing StarNapp in your company is not a spur-of-the-moment reaction, but a strategic decision based on efficiency, traceability and real process control.

  • Secure and legally compliant digital registry.
  • Intuitive platform, adapted to the workshop and shipyard environment.
  • Savings in time, errors and unproductive costs.

In short: this is no time for alarm

If your current supplier requires you to implement urgent changes, be sure to verify the legal source. At StarNapp we stand for clarity and professionalism.

Does the law change? You're covered.

Not changing? You're optimizing your business now.

Discover how StarNapp can help you transform the management of your workshop or shipyard.