Employment rights

Documenting work/rest violations

Keep daily work, break and rest evidence.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Before you start

General descriptions or totals do not replace dates/hours.

Who is this guide for?

Workers documenting disputed hours.

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Conditions and exceptions

Coverage/permits depend on role/sector; collect lawfully and relevantly.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Record promptly

Start/end, breaks and home work; label estimates/reasons.
What should you prepare?

Personal diary.

Please note

Do not alter records to inflate claims.

02

Keep instructions/attendance

Shifts, messages and approvals you may lawfully hold.
What should you prepare?

Reports/messages.

Please note

Relevance does not permit excess confidential data.

03

Compare terms/pay

Recorded versus paid hours; planned rest versus required availability.
What should you prepare?

Contract/slip.

Please note

Availability/pay depend on law/circumstances.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Is writing “worked late” enough?

Record dates, hours, breaks and instructions with evidence explaining each gap.

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