Approval Workflow

Multi-step payroll approval process.

Stages

1. Draft — Generated, can regenerate or cancel
2. Pending Approval — Submitted for review
3. Approved — Ready for payment. Payslips available.
4. Paid — Permanently locked.

Controls

• Cannot skip steps
• Paid payroll is immutable
• Every action audit-logged
• Payslips only accessible after approval