stundaskrár

Stundaskrá (plural stundaskrár) is a record used to log hours, commonly employed in Icelandic workplaces and, in some cases, educational settings. It documents time spent on work tasks, services delivered, or instructional activities, and is used to determine pay, overtime, and compliance with working-time rules.

In employment contexts, a stundaskrá typically lists the date, start time, end time, breaks, and total hours worked. It supports wage calculation, overtime compensation, and verification of adherence to statutory limits on working hours and rest periods. The record may be kept on paper or in electronic form and is often reviewed by supervisors and payroll departments for auditing and reporting purposes.

In educational or program contexts, a stundaskrá can refer to a register of instructional hours or a class attendance log. It helps ensure required contact hours are met, supports attendance tracking, and can influence funding, accreditation, or assessment processes.

Formats and fields vary, including paper forms, spreadsheets, or dedicated timekeeping software. Common elements include date, activity or subject, hours, approval or supervisor sign-off, and notes. Clarity and accuracy are important to ensure reliable payroll, billing, or reporting.

Legal and practical considerations include data privacy, retention policies, and procedures for correcting errors. Organizations typically establish policies on who records hours, how corrections are handled, and how the data are stored and used, in line with applicable labor, education, and data-protection regulations.