How to Check and Read the Audit Log Page

Permission Required

The Audit Log feature requires the auditlogaccess permission. Only users with Super Admin privileges or users whose role has been explicitly granted audit log access can view this page. If you see a “404 - Access Denied” message, contact your system administrator to request the necessary permissions.

This guide explains how to access and read the Audit Log page in NeuHR. The Audit Log provides a comprehensive record of all system activities, changes, and user actions within your NeuHR instance.

What is the Audit Log?

The Audit Log is a security and compliance feature that records all significant actions performed in the NeuHR system. This includes:

• User login and logout activities
• Employee record modifications
• Leave application submissions and approvals
• Payroll changes
• Settings modifications
• Role and permission changes
• Data exports and imports

Steps

1. Navigate to Audit Log Page

   From the main dashboard, click on the Audit Log menu item in the left sidebar.

   

   Permission Check

   If you cannot see the Audit Log menu item or receive an “Access Denied” message, you don’t have the auditlogaccess permission. Contact your administrator to request permission assignment if needed.

2. View and Filter Audit Log Entries

   The Audit Log page displays “Company wide activity logs” with a table showing recorded system activities.

   

   The table includes the following columns:

   • Module: The system module affected (e.g., Employees, Leaves, Claims)
   • Action: The type of activity (e.g., Create, Update, Delete)
   • Date: Date and time when the action occurred
   • Employee: The employee record affected (if applicable)
   • Author: The user who performed the action

   Use the filtering options at the top to narrow down entries:

   • Filter by Action: Filter by specific action types (Create, Update, Delete, etc.)
   • Filter by Module: Filter by system module (Employees, Leaves, Claims, etc.)
   • Filter by Date Range: Select a date range to view activities within a specific period
   • Search: Search for specific entries by keyword

3. View Entry Details

   To see more information about a specific audit log entry, click the View details button in the corresponding row.

   

   This will show:

   • Detailed information about the activity
   • Before/After values for UPDATE actions
   • Additional context about the changes made

Understanding Audit Log Entries

Common Action Types

• Create: New record was created
• Update: Existing record was modified
• Delete: Record was deleted or deactivated
• Login: User logged into the system
• Logout: User logged out of the system
• View: Sensitive data was accessed or viewed
• Export: Data was exported from the system
• Import: Data was imported into the system

Security Monitoring

Use the Audit Log to monitor for:

• Unauthorized access attempts
• Unusual login patterns (off-hours, multiple locations)
• Bulk data exports
• Sensitive record modifications
• Administrative action tracking

Compliance and Reporting

The Audit Log supports:

• Regulatory Compliance: Meet audit requirements for HR data management
• Internal Audits: Track administrative activities for internal reviews
• Incident Investigation: Trace the sequence of events when investigating issues
• Change Management: Document who made changes and when

Best Practices

1. Regular Review: Periodically review audit logs for unusual activities
2. Use Filters: Leverage the filtering options to quickly find specific activities
3. Access Control: Limit audit log access to authorized personnel only
4. Investigation Protocol: Establish procedures for investigating suspicious activities
5. Documentation: Keep records of important audit findings for compliance purposes

Related Guides

• Role Management
• Company Settings