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The latest developments in Spanish employment law: where the new digital time-tracking regulation stands, deadlines, changes and what they mean for your company.

Aug 11, 2026

Sick leave: employees no longer have to hand the medical note to the company

Employees no longer need to deliver the sick note to their employer: the process runs electronically between the doctor, Spain's INSS and the company. But the company has just 3 working days to respond via the RED system. Here's the full process and how not to miss the deadline.

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Jul 28, 2026

Digital time tracking delayed to September 2026: what it means for the self-employed and SMEs

The Spanish Government postpones approval of the new digital time-tracking record to September 2026, despite the union ultimatum. Here's why it's delayed, what's still pending and how to use the breather to get ready.

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Jul 23, 2026

New time tracking for SMEs: to be approved before 31 July 2026

Yolanda Díaz confirms that the new digital time-tracking regulation is almost ready and will be approved before 31 July 2026. Here's what it will require from SMEs and the self-employed, and how to get ready.

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May 5, 2026

New working time record, before summer 2026

Yolanda Díaz confirms the Government will approve the mandatory digital time tracking reform before summer 2026, despite the Council of State's rejection. Here's what changes and how to get ready.

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Mar 29, 2026

Cost for businesses of the new 2026 working time tracking law

The new mandatory digital time tracking law will cost around €50 per employee per year. We explain what costs it really involves, how to manage them, and why with Horalia they become a genuine investment with real returns.

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Mar 7, 2026

The new working time control could be approved before April

The Spanish Ministry of Labour expects to approve the royal decree on the new digital working time record within weeks. We break down what changes for SMEs and the self-employed, and when they need to be ready.

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Mar 3, 2026

The new working time record «should not take much longer»

The draft of the new mandatory digital working time record is currently at the Council of State awaiting its opinion and could be approved soon. We analyse the current status of the process and what it means for businesses.

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Feb 18, 2026

Díaz says the new working time control system will be approved soon

The Ministry of Labour is finalizing the approval of the new mandatory digital working time tracking system.

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Dec 24, 2025

Mandatory digital time tracking 2026/27

Everything companies need to know about the upcoming mandatory digital time tracking regulation in Spain: deadlines, requirements, valid systems and obligations.

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