Working Hours & Payroll Compliance Pack | SMETA Sedex ETI Audit | Editable Word Excel Timekeeping Overtime Wages Templates, Digital Download

Working Hours & Payroll Compliance Pack — SMETA | ETI Base Code Clauses 5 & 6 | 8 Files

A complete, audit-ready documentation system for working hours and wages compliance — covering the two most-triangulated areas of any SMETA or ethical audit: working hours (ETI Base Code Clause 6) and wages (Clause 5). Eight professional files that ensure your time records, payroll, production data, and worker interviews tell one consistent, verifiable story.

What's Included — 8 Files

• Working Hours Management Procedure — 60-hour rule, rest days, voluntary overtime, exceptional circumstances, and capacity planning
• Wages, Benefits & Payroll Control Procedure — minimum wage, premiums, lawful deductions, and living-wage review
• Timekeeping & Payroll Work Instructions — step-by-step, field-usable
• 6-sheet records workbook: hours log, overtime consent, time amendment log, payroll record, pre-payment control report, and homeworker pay
• 35-question internal audit checklist for Clauses 5 & 6 with exact triangulation an auditor runs
• Master Document Register + Setup Guide
• 8 files total | Instant download

Designed For

• HR and payroll managers
• Compliance managers and factory managers
• Site managers and operations leads
• Suppliers to UK, EU, and US retailers preparing for SMETA or customer social audits

Why This Pack

• Full ETI Base Code Clause 5 (Wages) and Clause 6 (Working Hours) coverage
• 35-question internal audit checklist with exact auditor triangulation
• 6-sheet Excel records workbook — hours log, overtime consent, payroll record, and more
• Covers 60-hour rule, rest days, voluntary overtime, and living-wage review
• Save 100+ hours vs building from scratch

Easy Setup — 3 Steps

1. Download instantly
2. Find & Replace to add your brand and local wage law
3. Run your first cycle and self-audit

Instant Digital Download

SMETA and Sedex are the property of Sedex; the ETI Base Code is the property of the Ethical Trading Initiative. This is an independent preparation resource — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Sedex or the ETI. No specific audit outcome is promised. You must verify all wage rates and working-time limits against your local law. Digital download; internal business use only; resale prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find ready-made working hours and payroll compliance documents for SMETA and ETI audits?
A: AuditReadyDocuments offers a complete 8-file working hours and wages compliance pack — covering ETI Base Code Clauses 5 & 6, with a 35-question internal audit checklist, 6-sheet Excel records workbook, and step-by-step procedures.

Q: Does this cover the ETI Base Code 60-hour working week rule?
A: Yes — the Working Hours Management Procedure covers the 60-hour rule, rest days, voluntary overtime, exceptional circumstances, and capacity planning.

Q: Is a payroll record template included?
A: Yes — the 6-sheet Excel workbook includes a payroll record, hours log, overtime consent form, time amendment log, pre-payment control report, and homeworker pay record.

Q: Does this cover living wage requirements?
A: Yes — the Wages, Benefits & Payroll Control Procedure includes a living-wage review process alongside minimum wage, premiums, and lawful deductions.

Q: Is this suitable for suppliers to UK, EU, and US retailers?
A: Yes — the pack is designed for suppliers preparing for SMETA, Sedex SAQ, or customer social audits across UK, EU, and US retail supply chains.

Q: Is this a one-time purchase?
A: Yes — one-time purchase, instant access to all 8 files, no recurring fees. Single-organisation licence included.