2027 legislation
Time tracking becomes mandatory in 2027. Here's what it means
From 1 January 2027, every employer in Belgium must register their staff's working hours. This is your plain-language guide to what changes, when, and how to prepare without the hassle.
The 2027 obligation, in short
The general duty that concerns every Belgian employer — three things to know.
The obligation follows a 2019 European Court of Justice ruling and was confirmed on 27 November 2025; the full legal text is still being finalised. We keep an eye on any changes and adapt our app free of charge.
Every employer must register hours
From 1 January 2027, working-time registration becomes a legal duty for every Belgian employer — private and public.
You choose the method
The system has to be objective, reliable and flexible. A mobile app, a time clock or software all qualify — your call.
It has to be watertight
Records must be digital, accurate and tamper-proof. Paper and shared Excel files no longer count. Proposals mention keeping records at least five years.
Done-it ticks every box
Digital, watertight, GDPR-proof and connected to payroll — and it already handles CheckIn@Work and CIAO today.
Before 2027
Your sector may already have to register
The 2027 law is the general rule following obligations that already apply in specific sectors. If any of these is yours, the clock is already ticking.
Timeline
How we got to 2027
CheckIn@Work
Daily presence registration on large construction sites and in the meat sector.
CIAO for cleaning
Real-time in/out becomes mandatory for professional cleaning.
eC3.2A goes digital
The control card for temporary unemployment moves fully digital.
Prepare & test
Roll out your registration flow and fix gaps while there's no pressure.
General obligation
Every employer must register working hours. Manual and paper methods fall short.
Readiness checklist
Are you ready for 2027?
- Decide how employees will register hours (an app, not paper)
- Make sure registration is watertight and tamper-proof
- Connect hours to your payroll / social secretariat
- Train your team — keep it to one tap
- Keep records GDPR-proof and accessible for at least five years
Watertight, the day you switch it on
Done-it ticks every box — digital, watertight, GDPR-proof and connected to your payroll — and it already handles CheckIn@Work and CIAO today. Roll it out in days, not months.
Ready for 2027
Get compliant before the deadline
No hardware, no IT project. Your whole team is registering hours the same afternoon — watertight and ready for 2027.