This page tracks all updates and improvements to WorkRoster — the timesheet and leave management platform built by ViveScript Solutions.
Version 1.2.0 — Documentation & Help Centre
Released: June 2026
What's New
- Expanded Help Centre — 11 comprehensive guides covering every feature, written in plain language for all users
- New guides added: Projects, Reports & Exports, Settings & Profile, Billing & Plans, and the Referral Programme
- All existing guides updated — rewritten with step-by-step diagrams, visual screen mockups, tips & tricks, and FAQs
- Simplified language throughout — designed to be easy to follow for all users, including those who are not familiar with web applications
Version 1.1.0 — Calendar View
Released: June 2026
What's New
Calendar View — A full month-by-month visual calendar showing all timesheet entries and leave requests in a colour-coded grid. Admin and Manager views display the entire team; Employee views show personal data only.
Day Detail Panel — Click any calendar day with entries to open an inline panel showing every timesheet and leave request for that date, with full status, time range, project, and employee name (for Managers/Admins).
Entry Count Badges — Each day cell shows a count badge and a "+N more" indicator when entries exceed the visible limit. No data is ever hidden.
Colour Legend — A persistent colour key below the calendar grid explains all status colours at a glance.
Version 1.0.0 — First Release
Released: May 2026
Everything That Launched
Workforce Directory — Centralised employee management with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Roles: Employee, Manager, Admin, and Owner.
Timesheet Logger — Daily time-entry logging with automatic break calculations and overtime detection. Managers approve or reject with comments.
Leave Management — Full lifecycle for Annual, Sick, and Unpaid leave requests. Live balance counters update in real time.
Approval Queues — Dedicated approval queues for Managers and Admins. Timesheets and leave can be reviewed, approved, or rejected with mandatory comments on rejection.
Project Tracking — Create and manage client projects. Staff select a project when logging hours. Hours per project tracked in real time.
Reports Engine — Three report types: Hours Summary, Payroll Summary, and Project Hours. Exportable to PDF or CSV.
Multi-Workspace Support — One account can belong to multiple workspaces. Switch between workspaces from the menu.
Referral Programme — Earn account credits by referring other businesses to WorkRoster.
In-App Help Centre — Centralised documentation accessible from within the app.
Infrastructure & Reliability
| Layer | Service |
|---|---|
| Frontend & Backend | Vercel (edge network, global distribution) |
| Database | PostgreSQL — high durability, daily backups |
| Authentication | Secure session-based auth with encrypted passwords |
| Payments | Stripe (PCI-compliant payment processing) |
| Resend (transactional email for invitations, resets) | |
| Uptime | Monitored 24/7 with automatic alerts |
Coming Soon
These features are planned for future updates:
- Annual billing option — pay yearly and save
- Attendance tracking — clock-in / clock-out for real-time attendance
- Mobile app — native iOS and Android apps
- Custom leave types — define your own leave categories
- Payroll integrations — connect to Xero, QuickBooks, and more
WorkRoster is developed and maintained by ViveScript Solutions.
Questions? Email us at hello@workroster.net