Who needs to track work hours?

As an employee, the company you work for, your role, or location (e.g. country) may require that you regularly submit your hours worked for one or more reasons, including:

• Compliance: Many jurisdictions have labor laws that regulate maximum working hours, minimum rest breaks, and other labor-related requirements. By tracking hours worked, Customers can ensure compliance with these laws and avoid potential legal issues.
• Project management: Timesheets are often used to track the time spent on specific projects or tasks. This information can be useful for project management purposes, such as tracking progress, estimating future workloads, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Correct pay: If you are an hourly worker, it’s important that you track your hours so you can be paid correctly. This includes tracking any overtime, if applicable.

Countries where time tracking is required:

• Germany:  As per the ruling by the Federal Labor Court (BAG) in September 2022 all employers must now maintain records of their employees’ daily working hours. More information about time tracking in Germany.
• Denmark: Due to Denmark’s new Time Registration Act, team members hired through Remote's Employer of Record (EOR) service are now required to log their daily working hours. More information about time tracking in Denmark.

See also: List of Countries that require time tracking

Please note: Time tracking on Remote will be used for time recording only and it won't affect compensation. Elements like overtime or on-call hours, if applicable, need to be requested separately via email (help@remote.com).

When in doubt about tracking your hours worked, always check with your manager.