03 Jan 2025
Improvements
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Consistency in 'Cancel' Button: The 'Cancel' button in the 'Web Announcements' section now appears consistently with other sections.
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Skill Mapping Message: The system now displays "The skill is mapped to the skill details of 1 employee" instead of “The skill is mapped for 2 employee skill details.”
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Graph Message Update: The text "This graph shows margin details for consultants only" should now be displayed as blinking text or a note to improve user understanding.
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Error Message for Change Password: A proper error message will now be shown for the change password field.
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Recent Activities Message: A proper message will now be displayed in Recent Activities when transferring the Super Admin role.
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Last Working Day Update: A related popup with content will now appear once the user updates the last working day.
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Gender Drop-Down Error Message Color: Fixed inconsistency in error message colors for the Gender drop-down field.
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Help Text for Categories: The help text "You can add a maximum of 5 new categories" will now be displayed.
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Internal Employee Screen Update: When adding internal employees, navigating to the Internal Employee section and clicking the 'View' button for the Super Admin role will no longer show the role field as blank.
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Offboarding and Rehiring Activity Logs: Offboarding and rehiring-related activities are now visible in the activity logs.
Bug Fixes
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Text Wrapping: The application should now display the entire description by wrapping the text throughout.
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Start Date Restriction: Users are now restricted from entering a start date beyond the joining date when adding a placement.
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Field Level Error Message Fix: Removed extra numbers and text in the field-level error message in the End Client Contact Details form.
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Search Functionality: Search functionality has been fixed to work correctly when searching by client name.
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SSN Edit Issue: Editing and saving the SSN number will no longer cause the status to change from "Rejected" to "E-Verified."
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SSN Duplicate Error: Resolved the intermediate issue where an error message incorrectly stated that the SSN already exists in the emergency contact details.
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Employee Limit Exceeded Popup: Fixed the issue of a limit-exceeded popup when the active employee count is below the limit.
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Bank Details Error Message: Field-level error message is no longer displayed when there is data in the bank details.
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Popup Issue on Save: Resolved the error where the user couldn't close the popup and received an error message upon saving pay configuration details.
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Work Authorization Visa Issue: Users are now restricted and prompted with the message 'Please upload files in PDF or DOC format only.' when attempting to upload non-PDF/DOC files.
Major Updates
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Payroll Guiding Screen: Introduced a helpful guiding screen to provide users with a comprehensive overview of all payroll features.
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New Section Added: A new Document Section has been added in the Client/Vendor/End Client module.
24 Dec 2024
Improvements
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AI Credit Icon Redirection Update: The redirection for the AI Credit Icon has been upgraded to improve user navigation and accessibility.
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Greying Out SSN and Document Fields for E-Verified Employees : SSN and document fields will now be greyed out for E-verified employees across the application to enhance clarity.
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Optional Label for Visa Fields in Invite Flow: The fields for Date of Invitation (DOI) and Date of Employment (DOE) will now display the 'Optional' label for certain visa types in the Invite via link flow.
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My Profile UI Responsiveness: Improved responsiveness of the "My Profile" section to ensure a smoother user experience across devices.
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Consistent Visa Type Across Modules: Visa type data will now be consistent across all modules, ensuring uniformity in employee records.
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Accordion Error Prevention: Users will no longer be able to navigate to the next page when there's an error in the accordion; the 'Save & Continue' button will be disabled until all errors are resolved.
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Hourly Count Display Enhancement: When hovering over the bar, the hour count is now displayed as "40 Hrs" instead of just "40" for better clarity.
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Internal Employee Name Tooltip: The full name of internal employees will now be displayed when hovering over their name for more accessible information.
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Optional Tag for Organization Description Field: An optional tag will be displayed for the 'Description' field in the organization setup, as users can now add entries without providing this value.
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Global Header and Side Navigation Bar UI Improvements: UI responsiveness has been improved for both the global header navigation bar and the side navigation bar to ensure optimal performance across devices.
Bug Fixes
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OCR Error Message Update: Blank error messages from OCR are now replaced with a more informative message: "Couldn't extract the information."
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Passport/ID Field Error Messages: Field-level error messages will now be displayed when a user enters an existing number in passport, I-94, or driver's license/state ID across all flows.
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Emergency Contact Address Error: We fixed an issue where error messages were appearing incorrectly in the emergency contact details, specifically in address line-1 and address line-2 during both add and edit actions.
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Offboarding Reason Field Validation: When the "Continue" button is clicked without entering a reason for offboarding, the boundary of the offboarding reason field will now be highlighted for better visibility.
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Employee Add Flow Document Update Issue: Documents in the Employee Add flow were not updating until the user saved the details. This issue has been resolved across the application.
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Timesheet Page Scrolling Experience: The data loading experience while scrolling on the Timesheet page has been improved to match the smooth performance seen in other modules.
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Mobile Number Field Error Message: The error message issue when removing and re-entering a number in the mobile/contact number field throughout the application has been fixed.
Major Updates
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New Timesheet Start Date Validation: The start date for timesheets has been enhanced with additional validation to ensure data accuracy.
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Employee SSN Number Update: A new feature for handling employee SSN numbers has been implemented to improve processing and security.
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Cancel Transfer Ownership Option: The "Cancel Transfer Ownership" option has been added to both the front-end and back-end, providing more control over ownership transfers.
21 Dec 2024
New Feature
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Payroll: Efficiently generate and manage employee payroll with accuracy. This feature streamlines payroll management for employers, saving time and ensuring precise payroll processing with minimal effort and fewer errors through automated, accurate calculations.
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Payroll Configuration: Setup and configuration options for payroll deductions and reimbursements, including editing and deleting existing types. Features for viewing recent activities related to deduction types and adding new ones.
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Payroll Summary: A payroll dashboard with holistic overviews of all aspects and detailed breakdown of figures is presented.
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Payroll Generation: Features related to generating payroll include reviewing employees’ salary breakdown, handling timesheets, managing reimbursements and deduction, adding comments, etc. Allows finalizing payroll and generation detailed reports.
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Expense Management: This includes features for managing reimbursement and deduction options, along with handling the approval and rejection of reimbursements, including the ability to process multiple approvals.
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Balance Sheet: Detailed breakdowns of current balances, impacts, and transaction histories for employees. Employee balance summaries and amounts earned are available for viewing.
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Employee Module: Employee flags for enabling payroll, setting standard pay, and adding key data like standard wages, opening balance, and health insurance.
06 Dec 2024
Improvements
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Joining Date Field in Employee Invitation Flow: A new "Joining Date" field has been added to the employee invitation process to capture the date of joining during the invite sending flow.
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Read/Unread Filter Tabs in Notification Page: "Read" and "Unread" filter tabs have been added to the "View All Notifications" page to help users filter notifications more effectively.
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Renaming of Driving Licence Field: The "Driving Licence" field has been renamed to "Driving License/State ID" for clarity and to reflect accurate terminology.
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Selected Filter Option Name in Notifications: The name of the selected filter option is now displayed on the "View All Notifications" page for better visibility.
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Highlight Selected Filter in Analytics Page: The selected filter name will now be highlighted in the Analytics Page, making it easier for users to identify applied filters.
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Server Under Maintenance Error Fix: The issue of encountering a "Server Under Maintenance" error during large file uploads has been resolved.
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Re-Request Status Renamed to Re-Invite: The status "Re-Request" has been renamed to "Re-Invite" in the Employee-Onboarders Listing page for better clarity and consistency.
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Optional Fields for E-Verify Case Creation: The Visa Number and SEVIS ID fields are now optional when creating a case for E-Verify.
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Access Restrictions for Payroll Admin: Payroll admins' permissions to edit or delete features to which they do not have access have been restricted.
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UI Responsiveness for Login Screens: Improvements have been made to enhance the responsiveness of the login screens across various devices and screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
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Page Loader Size Reduction: The size of the page loader has been minimized on listing table pages across the application, improving performance and user experience.
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Visa Type Color Updates in Client Analytics Pages: Colors for newly added visa types have been updated in the Client Analytics pages for better visual differentiation.
Major Updates
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Offboarding Process: Reason for Offboarding: A new field has been added to the offboarding process to capture the reason for offboarding an employee.
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Offboarding Consultant: Revocation Letter Field: A new document field has been added to the offboarding process to capture the Revocation letter sent to USCIS when offboarding a consultant.
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Profile Picture Management: Users can now delete or update their profile picture in the Employee, Placement, and Client Modules.
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Vendor Deactivation and Rehiring Process Fixes: The vendor deactivation process has been fixed, and a vendor field has been added to the contractor rehiring process for better tracking.
22 Nov 2024
Improvements
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Connection Pooling Implementation: The Cron Job Module has been enhanced to implement connection pooling. This update ensures more efficient management of database connections.
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DB Connection Pooling Management: We have introduced more efficient management of database connection pooling, improving performance and reducing resource consumption.
Bug Fixes
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Static URL in Guided Screen: The issue with static URLs on the guided screen has been resolved to improve navigation and functionality.
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Loader Issue in Employee Module: The loading indicator issue within the employee module has been fixed, ensuring smoother user experience.
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E-Verify Popup for Contractors: A bug was fixed where the E-Verify popup erroneously appeared when a new work authorization was added for a contractor. This is no longer the case.
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Rehire Button Display Issue: The "Rehire" button was previously displayed for employees who were in an active state, preventing the cancellation of their offboarding. This issue has been fixed.
Major Updates
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Sync Tag on Employee, Client, Placement & Approved Timesheet Pages: A sync tag will be added to the landing pages of Employee, Client, Placement, and Approved Timesheets for improved tracking and integration.
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Update Marital Status Options: The options for marital status will be updated to reflect current standards.
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Gender Field Update: The gender field will be updated with additional options to ensure inclusivity.
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E-Verify Tool Tips: Tool tips will be added to the E-Verify section for better user guidance and understanding.
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E-Verify CTA for Rehired Employees: A call-to-action (CTA) for E-Verify will be implemented for rehired employees who were not previously verified.
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Condition to Disable E-Verify CTA for US Citizens: A new condition will be applied to disable the E-Verify CTA for US citizens, ensuring compliance.
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Last Working Date in Offboarding Notifications: The last working date will be added to offboarding initiation notifications. Additionally, notifications will be sent when the last working date is updated.
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Display Main Plan Expiry Date When Cancelling Bundle Plan: The expiry date for the main plan will now be shown when cancelling a bundle plan, improving transparency.
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Landing Page Top Section on Load: A change has been made to ensure that users land on the top section of the page upon initial page load, enhancing usability across the application.
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Employer Dashboard - Onboarders: A new feature will be introduced to display Onboarders on the Employer Dashboard, providing better tracking and management.
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OCR Functionality for Driving License/State ID: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality will be implemented for driving licences and state IDs, streamlining data entry and verification.
14 Nov 2024
Bug Fixes
E-Verify
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New Placement Allowed Without E-Verify Status: Fixed an issue allowing new placements for employees not yet E-verified. New placements now require E-Verify completion.
Employer
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Offer Letter Download Functionality: Users can now successfully download the offer letter for both the employee and employer from the platform.
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Countersigned Offer Letter Download for Employers: Employers are now able to download the countersigned offer letter directly from the system. Previously, this functionality was not accessible.
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Countersigned Offer Letter in Personal Documents Section: The countersigned offer letter will now appear under the "Others" section in the personal documents tab for both the employer and employee.
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Manual Onboarding - Upload Offer Letter: During manual onboarding, employers can now upload the offer letter into the "Other" section of the personal documents on the employee profile page.
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Storage of Countersigned Offer Letter: The system now ensures that only the countersigned offer letter is stored within the employee’s personal document section and that no other versions are no longer retained.
08 Nov 2024
New Features
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E-Verify: Seamlessly E-Verify I-9 Forms and confirm employment eligibility through Japfu.ai, which provides direct access to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) portal. This integration allows employers to verify the employment authorization of their employees in compliance with federal regulations, streamlining the process and ensuring accurate and up-to-date verification. By utilizing this feature, organizations can efficiently manage their workforce eligibility and reduce the risk of hiring individuals who may not meet legal employment standards.
Bug Fixes
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Timesheet Hours Not Reflecting Correctly: Discrepancies in updating timesheet hours have been resolved, ensuring changes are saved and displayed accurately.
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Unable to View Number of Old Bank Details, I-9, and W4 Documents: Users can now view the count and details of old bank records, I-9, and W4 documents.
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Basic Details Not Visible After Removal or Canceling Changes: Basic details now appear correctly after removal or canceling changes without saving.
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Error When Saving After Editing or Deleting Bank Documents: The error preventing saved changes after editing or deleting bank documents has been fixed.
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Unable to View Uploaded Educational Documents in Various Flows: Uploaded educational documents are now visible across all relevant workflows, including Invite via Flow and Manual Onboarding.
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Empty Page When Accessing Skills Module via Notification Link: The issue of a blank page when accessing the Skills module via a notification link has been resolved.
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Employee Type and Visa Type Missing in Employee Module Filter: The "Employee Type" and "Visa Type" filter options are now available in the employee module.
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"Server Under Maintenance" Error When Updating Vendor and End Client Documents: The error when updating vendor and end client documents has been resolved, allowing successful updates.
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Unable to Transfer Ownership to Internal Users: The transfer of ownership to internal users is now functioning properly.
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Unable to Delete Primary Contact Details on End Client Page: Users can now delete primary contact details on the End Client page as needed.
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Unable to Add and Approve Multiple Bank Accounts: Issues with adding and approving multiple bank accounts have been fixed.
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Error Message When Updating Other Documents: The error preventing document updates has been resolved, allowing successful saves.
Major Updates
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Validation for Organization Name Field in Organization Configuration: A validation has been added to the Organization Name field in the Organization Configuration to ensure it meets required criteria.
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Numeric and Special Character Validation for Client Name Field: Numeric and special character validation has been implemented for the Client Name field to improve data accuracy.
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View Purchase History - Valid From Date: The "Valid From" date has been added to the Purchase History view for better tracking of purchase timelines.
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Zip-Code Master Integration: Integration with the Zip-Code Master has been completed to ensure accurate and consistent zip-code data.
28 Oct 2024
Improvements
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SQL Consolidation: Consolidated the SQL file to include the table schema, master data inserts, and database functions.
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Database Efficiency: Enhanced database connection pooling for improved efficiency.
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Tenant Registration: Implemented tenant registration utilizing the master write database connection.
Bug Fixes
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Onboarding Invite Link: Resolved issues with employee onboarding via invite link.
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In-App Notification Fix: Fixed in-app notifications for users when their last working day approaches within a week.
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Pricing Module Correction: Corrected the pricing module to ensure 'Expire Soon' and plan names update instantly when auto-renewal is toggled.
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Access Denied Issue: Addressed the "Access Denied" error encountered by users attempting to view the uploaded I-94 document during the onboarding process.
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Bank Details Display Update: Updated the display to show sample document text and links in both the admin view and employee perspective for bank details.
Major Updates
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Driving License Validation: Updated validation rules for Driving License Document Number.
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Content Display Adjustment: Adjusted product requirements for content display changes.
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Login Access Notification: Implemented a toaster message for users with disabled login access who attempt to log in.
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Offboarding Email Organization: Organized the sequence of offboarding emails.
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Web Announcement Preview: Hidden the preview button in Web Announcements.
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Document Upload Error Message: Displayed specific error messages for missing I-9 or W-4 document uploads.
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Login Access Toast Notification: Added toaster messages for users with disabled login access at login.
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Timesheet Matrix Date Format: Modified the date format in the Timesheet Matrix.
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Subscription Cancellation Notice Removal: Removed the subscription cancellation notice after bundle expiration.
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Category Deactivation: Deactivated categories mapped to employees.
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In-App Notification Enhancements: Enhanced in-app notifications.
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Re-Hired Employee Messaging: Provided appropriate messages for re-hired employees needing to create a password.
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Off-Boarded Employee Login Message: Displayed specific messages for off-boarded employees attempting to log in.
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Confirmation Pop-Up Content Update: Updated content for the "Are you sure?" pop-up.
15 Oct 2024
Improvements
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Optimization of Code: Redundant CSS and unused code within the UI components have been effectively removed to enhance performance and streamline functionality.
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Font Compatibility Enhancement: Fonts have been updated to guarantee consistent compatibility across all web browsers, ensuring a uniform user experience.
Bugs Fixed
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Resolution of Document Link Issues: The links for the sample i9 and W4 documents have been successfully corrected to ensure proper access.
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Correction of Verification Email Resend Functionality: The bug related to the resend link for verification emails has been resolved, allowing users to receive verification messages without issue.
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Improvement of Payment Failure Notifications: Issues concerning payment failure notifications have been addressed to ensure timely and accurate alerts to users.
Major Updates
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Introduction of New Visa Types: New visa categories, including H4, H4 EAD, GC EAD, and L1-EAD, have been added to enhance the range of options available.
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Addition of "Work Location" Dropdown: A "Work Location" dropdown has been implemented to better accommodate hybrid work scenarios during the placement creation process.
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Enhancements to I-94 Data Capture: Modifications have been made to the I-94 details fields to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data capture.
08 Oct 2024
Improvements
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Separate Database Connection Pool: The system now features a separate database connection pool for read and write transactions, enhancing efficiency and performance.
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Notification Process Migration: The notification process has been migrated from WebSockets to Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time updates, providing a more streamlined and reliable experience.
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Page Load Time Optimization: Significant optimizations have been made to reduce page load times for the Dashboard and Login, improving user experience.
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Optional Onboarding Fields: The marital status and emergency contact sections have been made optional during employee onboarding, allowing for a more flexible registration process.
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Account Type Label Update: The label for account type has been updated from "Current" to "Checking" in the US bank account details, ensuring clearer terminology for users.