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Companies with over 10 workers: 3-month deadline to switch to digital shift records or face up to €7,500 per worker fines

BOE-A-2026-9946

Prepared and reviewed by the BMC editorial team  ·  Methodology Published 7 May 2026, 20:39

Technical details

Type
Royal Decree (what is this?)
Identifier
BOE-A-2026-9946
Published
7 May 2026
Entry into force
4 Aug 2026 · in 29 days

Summary

The rule sets a three-month deadline for companies with more than 10 employees to transition their shift records to digital format, otherwise fines of up to €7,500 per worker will apply. This change aims to modernise labour records and enhance transparency in shift monitoring. The obligation stems from Article 4 of Royal Decree-Law 6/2023 and comes into force on 8 May 2026.

Lifecycle

2026-05-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-08-04Into forceComes into force (disposicion final segunda)

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