2027 obligation and responsibilities
Is recording working time already compulsory?
Not yet in general. An obligation has been announced for 1 January 2027, but the text is a preliminary draft bill, neither adopted nor published.
- Currently planned timetable: entry into force on 1 January 2027, with a transition period announced until 31 March 2027. A suitable system would therefore be expected by 1 April 2027.
- Opinion of the National Labour Council: delivered on 30 September 2026 (opinion no. 2.499), without agreement between the social partners. The content and dates may still change.
- Existing obligations: some already apply, depending on your sector or your working arrangements (variable part-time work, flexi-jobs, students, Checkinatwork, etc.).
Have your situation checked by your social secretariat. See our 2027 obligation page.