Penalties for non-compliance with time tracking in hospitality: amounts and how to avoid them

The Labor Inspectorate has intensified controls in the hospitality sector, one of the most affected by non-compliance with work-hour recording. Knowing the penalties and how to prevent them is essential for any restaurateur.

Types of violations and amounts

The Law on Infractions and Sanctions in the Social Order (LISOS) classifies violations related to time tracking into three levels:

• Minor (€751 - €7,500): Not having a time record or having an incomplete one
• Serious (€7,501 - €49,180): Repeated exceeding of maximum working hours without proper records
• Very serious (€49,181 - €225,018): Violations affecting workers' rights or repeat offenses

What does the Labor Inspectorate check?

Inspectors verify that a daily recording system exists, that it includes each worker's clock-in and clock-out times, that records are kept for 4 years and that they are accessible to employees and their representatives.

How to protect your restaurant

The best way to avoid penalties is to implement a reliable digital clock-in system. Zeus Manager automatically generates all the records required by regulations and stores them securely, ready to present at any inspection.