User Management & Authentication Features¶
This section contains the detailed features for the User Management & Authentication epic. These features enable the management of users within staffing companies and provide robust authentication mechanisms.
Feature List¶
F-UM-01: User Creation and Administration¶
Description: Enables staffing company administrators to add new users to the system with appropriate roles and permissions. User Story: As a staffing company administrator, I want to add new users to the system so that they can access the platform on behalf of our company. Acceptance Criteria: - Interface for creating new user accounts - Form collects all necessary user information - Role assignment during user creation - Email notifications to new users with account information - Bulk user creation capabilities for onboarding multiple users - Validation of user information before account creation Dependencies: Organization Onboarding Priority: H - Essential for managing platform access, required for first project drop
F-UM-02: User Profile Management¶
Description: Allows users to view and update their personal details and preferences. User Story: As a staffing company user, I want to update my personal details so that my information remains current. Acceptance Criteria: - Interface for viewing and editing user profile information - Fields for name, contact information, and other relevant details - Password change functionality - Profile picture upload capability - Changes to profile information are validated before submission - History of profile changes is maintained for audit purposes Dependencies: User Creation and Administration Priority: M - Important for maintaining accurate user information, required for first project drop
F-UM-03: User Deactivation and Deletion¶
Description: Enables staffing company administrators to deactivate or delete users from the system. User Story: As a staffing company administrator, I want to delete users from the system so that former employees no longer have access. Acceptance Criteria: - Interface for deactivating user accounts (temporary suspension) - Interface for deleting user accounts (permanent removal) - Confirmation process to prevent accidental deactivation/deletion - Audit logging of all deactivation and deletion actions - Option to transfer user responsibilities before deletion - Compliance with data protection regulations for user data deletion Dependencies: User Creation and Administration Priority: H - Critical for security and access control, required for first project drop
F-UM-04: Multi-factor Authentication¶
Description: Implements multi-factor authentication to enhance account security. User Story: As a staffing company user, I want to set up multi-factor authentication so that my account is more secure. Acceptance Criteria: - Support for multiple authentication factors (SMS, email, authenticator apps) - Setup wizard for enabling multi-factor authentication - Recovery options for lost authentication devices - Enforcement of multi-factor authentication for administrator accounts - Option to make multi-factor authentication mandatory for all accounts - Audit logging of multi-factor authentication setup and usage Dependencies: User Authentication Framework Priority: H - Critical for security, required for first project drop
F-UM-05: Passkey Support¶
Description: Implements passkey support for more secure and convenient authentication. User Story: As a staffing company user, I want to use passkeys for authentication so that I can log in more securely and conveniently. Acceptance Criteria: - Support for passkey registration and authentication - Integration with platform-native passkey APIs - Fallback authentication methods for devices without passkey support - Management interface for registered passkeys - Audit logging of passkey registration and usage Dependencies: User Authentication Framework Priority: M - Enhances security and user experience, required for first project drop
F-UM-06: Password Management¶
Description: Provides functionality for password reset, recovery, and enforcement of password policies. User Story: As a staffing company user, I want to reset my password so that I can regain access if I forget it. Acceptance Criteria: - Self-service password reset functionality - Secure password recovery process - Enforcement of strong password policies - Password expiration and history policies - Notification of password changes - Audit logging of password reset activities Dependencies: User Authentication Framework, Email service integration Priority: H - Essential for account access and security, required for first project drop
F-UM-07: Role-based Access Control¶
Description: Implements role-based access control to manage user permissions. User Story: As a platform administrator, I want to implement role-based access control so that users only have access to appropriate functionality. Acceptance Criteria: - Definition of admin and standard user roles for MVP - Role assignment interface for administrators - Permission management based on assigned roles - Role inheritance and hierarchy support - Audit logging of role assignments and changes - Restriction of sensitive operations to appropriate roles Dependencies: User Creation and Administration Priority: H - Critical for security and access control, required for first project drop
F-UM-08: Session Management¶
Description: Manages user sessions with appropriate timeout and security controls. User Story: As a platform administrator, I want to implement secure session management so that user sessions are protected from unauthorized access. Acceptance Criteria: - Configurable session timeout policies - Secure session token management - Concurrent session controls - Session invalidation on logout - Forced session termination capabilities for administrators - Audit logging of session activities Dependencies: User Authentication Framework Priority: H - Critical for security, required for first project drop
F-UM-09: Account Expiration and Inactivity Detection¶
Description: Implements policies for account expiration and detection of inactive accounts. User Story: As a platform administrator, I want to set account expiration policies so that inactive accounts are automatically disabled. Acceptance Criteria: - Configurable account expiration policies - Automatic detection of inactive accounts - Notification to users before account expiration - Account reactivation process - Audit logging of account expiration and reactivation - Compliance with data protection regulations for expired accounts Dependencies: User Creation and Administration Priority: M - Important for security and resource management, required for first project drop
F-UM-10: User Documentation and Help¶
Description: Provides in-app guides, tutorials, and contextual help for platform users. User Story: As a staffing company user, I want to access user documentation so that I can learn how to use the platform effectively. Acceptance Criteria: - In-app guides and tutorials - Contextual help throughout the platform - Searchable documentation - Video tutorials (optional) - Feedback mechanism for documentation improvement - Regular updates to documentation as the platform evolves Dependencies: None Priority: L - Enhances user experience but not critical for core functionality, required for first project drop