Time tracking remains mandatory in all workshops, regardless of their size or number of employees. The current regulations require a daily record of the actual start and end time of each employee's workday, and this record must be kept using a reliable, objective, and tamper-proof system.

The data must be kept for four years and be available in case of a labor inspection. Manual systems such as paper or editable Excel files do not offer sufficient guarantees, as they do not ensure the integrity of the record nor allow proof that the data has not been modified.

Non-compliance can result in financial penalties, which do not only apply to the company but can be imposed for each affected employee, significantly increasing the risk for the workshop.

What is changing and what to expect in the coming months
The regulatory trend is clear: time tracking will become increasingly digital and more demanding. The authorities are working to strengthen control mechanisms, with proposals that include greater access for labor inspectors to records and a tightening of the penalty regime.

In addition, the legal framework for reducing the maximum workweek to 37.5 hours continues to move forward, which will require even more precise control of hours worked, overtime, and breaks. In this context, having a reliable time tracking system will no longer be a recommendation but an operational necessity.

Time tracking as a management tool, not just an obligation
Beyond legal compliance, time tracking can become a useful tool for workshop organization. With Next GO Time Tracking, operators can easily record their workday directly from the workshop, while the manager has real-time access to clock-ins, clock-outs, absences, vacations, and hours worked.

All information is centralized, secure, and protected, ready to be presented during an inspection without risks or improvisation. The system is designed to adapt to the real operation of the workshop, without complicating the team's daily routine.

Moreover, Next GO goes beyond time tracking. It is a platform specifically designed for workshops, allowing you to manage clients, organize jobs, consult parts catalogs, and access technical support from a single environment. It's a way to comply with current regulations while also improving business efficiency and internal control.