CIAO: Why the New Check-Out Requirement in Belgium Is Your Opportunity
CIAO : Why the New Check-Out Requirement in Belgium Is Your Opportunity
Starting in the new year, things are getting serious on Belgian construction sites: the new CIAO system (Check-In-And-Out-At-Work) makes electronic check-out mandatory. For projects exceeding €500,000, every worker must register the end of their workday and their breaks directly on site.
Let’s be honest: at first glance, this sounds like yet another burden, doesn’t it?
You might be thinking: “Even more government control, more obligations, and in the end I’ll probably have to buy another expensive standalone software that only wastes time.” This frustration is understandable. Additional bureaucratic hurdles are the last thing a construction company under time pressure needs.
But here’s the turning point: Turn the obligation into an advantage
With the right software, this government requirement can become a real competitive advantage. In HIT-Online, the CIAO interface is not an expensive additional database – it is fully integrated.
Why this is a benefit for you
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No double data entry
When your employee checks out for the government system, their working hours are recorded simultaneously for payroll. One action handles two obligations. -
Full cost control
Since the data flows directly into your job costing, you can immediately see whether the hours worked on site match your budget. The “monitoring requirement” actually provides the numbers you need to protect your margins. -
Protection against subcontractor risks
As the main contractor, your dashboard gives you a clear overview of whether everyone (including subcontractors) is properly registered. This protects you from significant liability risks and fines of up to €6,000 per person. -
No expensive hardware required
Your teams simply use the HIT-Online app on their smartphones. Expensive terminals or card readers in site containers are no longer necessary.
Conclusion: Efficiency instead of frustration
Yes, the government is increasing oversight. But with HIT-Online, you can turn this data to your own advantage. Just in time for the new year, we will activate the Check-Out function so that you can start the year compliant and without unnecessary additional costs.