Working Time Records
Records employers must keep to show compliance with Irish working-time rules, including hours, rest and leave obligations.
Working-time records are essential evidence if a WRC inspector asks how hours, breaks and rest periods are managed. A planned roster is not always enough, especially if staff regularly start early, finish late or miss breaks during busy service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Working-time records should be retained for the statutory retention period and be available if inspected. Employers should use a consistent system that managers can maintain during busy trading periods.
Not necessarily. A roster shows planned hours, but the employer may also need evidence of actual hours worked, breaks and changes. Hospitality businesses should avoid relying only on informal rota screenshots.
Employers must keep records that demonstrate compliance with working-time obligations, including hours worked and relevant rest or leave information. The records should reflect reality, not just planned rosters.