Labour Inspectorate 2026: increased controls on equality, working hours and occupational risks

Controls on working time recording, overtime and part-time employment contracts will be intensified, especially in sectors such as transport and hospitality.

Non-compliance in relation to working time may lead to financial penalties and liabilities relating to salary and Social Security obligations arising from regulatory breaches.

The ITSS will carry out specific campaigns to verify the existence of mandatory equality plans and LGTBI plans, as well as their proper implementation.

Gender pay differences will also be reviewed, and the absence of either plan may be considered an independent breach, with separate penalties applicable.

Monitoring of occupational risk prevention (ORP) will be reinforced, including the assessment of risks arising from weather-related phenomena and the control of psychosocial and ergonomic risks, particularly in sectors such as care homes and call centres.

The ITSS will review compliance with employees’ right to digital disconnection and the obligation to provide information regarding the use of algorithms affecting working conditions.

Inspections relating to LISMI compliance, fraudulent temporary hiring and general labour compliance will also be strengthened.

Particular attention should be paid to the increasing use of algorithms for the automatic detection of irregularities, including the массовое sending of inspection notices and requests to companies.