ZeitWerk

ZeitWerk is the time-tracking app for German SMEs developed to meet the requirements of the Working Hours Act (ArbZG), GDPR and GoBD.

Track working hours, breaks, leave, and sick days in a legally compliant and transparent manner—without being forced to use the cloud. ZeitWerk automatically enforces statutory regulations, allowing you to focus on your business rather than legal statutes.

KEY FEATURES
• Tap-to-Clock-In/Out: Quick clock-in/out, break tracking with type selection, and a live display of current working time.
• Built-in ArbZG Compliance: Automatic monitoring of maximum daily working hours (Section 3) and statutory break requirements (Section 4: 30 min after 6 hours, 45 min after 9 hours).
• Absence Management: Digitally request and approve vacation, sick leave, and special leave. Remaining leave is calculated automatically.
• Employee Management: Full-time, part-time, "mini-job," and working student roles with individual hour quotas and role-based permissions (Admin / Employee).
• Shift Planning: Assign shifts, export as PDF, and view on the employee's device.
• Monthly PDF Reports: Automatically generated monthly statements for individual employees or the entire team ideal for payroll accounting and tax advisors.
• Audit Log (GDPR Art. 30): Every action that alters data is logged with a cryptographic signature tamper-proof and audit-ready.
• GDPR Data Export (Art. 20): Full data portability via JSON export at the touch of a button.
• Optional: Geofencing: Restrict clocking in/out to the company location subject to the employee's explicit consent.
• QR Code Login: Securely onboard employees who do not have an Apple ID using a QR code.
• Biometric Login: Face ID / Touch ID for admins.

PRIVACY & SECURITY
• Local SwiftData database your data stays on your device
• Encrypted backups via Supabase (optional)
• No ads, no tracking, no third-party analytics
• Open-source cryptography (Swift-Crypto)
• Configurable auto-logout due to inactivity

¿WHO IS ZEITWERK FOR?
ZeitWerk is designed for skilled trades businesses, medical practices, law firms, the hospitality and retail sectors, and small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking a legally compliant, simple, and privacy-friendly time-tracking solution without monthly per-user SaaS fees.

LEGAL BASIS
• §3 ArbZG – Maximum daily working hours
• §4 ArbZG – Statutory break regulations
* §16 ArbZG – Obligation to record working hours
• Federal Labor Court (BAG) ruling 1 ABR 22/21 Obligation to record working hours
• GDPR Art. 20 & Art. 30
• GoBD – Principles of proper accounting
• Privacy policy identifies your business (name + address) as the data controller pursuant to Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR – Data Protection Officer and competent supervisory authority configurable per company
• DPIA notice (Art. 35 GDPR) appears automatically upon first login and is confirmed with a single click includes a reference to BfDI templates

Get started with legally compliant digital time tracking today ZeitWerk prepares SMEs for mandatory working-time recording requirements.