The audit log: who changed what

3 min read · Updated 3 Jun 2026

Every meaningful change in WBSync is written to an audit log with who, when, and a before/after snapshot. When payroll or a client asks "who approved these hours, and when?", the answer is one filter away.

What gets recorded

The labour audit log captures the full life of every entry — submitted, approved, rejected, edited, deleted — and the resolution of every clash. Each row names the actor, stamps the time, and stores a compact snapshot of the entry before and after, so you can see exactly what changed.

PM J. Walsh approved entry #4821 14 May 2026, 17:42 submitted approved

Read the log

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Open Settings → Audit log

Available to Owners and Admins. It spans the whole company, not just one project.

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Filter to what you need

Narrow by project, by action (just approvals, say), or search free-text. Investigating a specific timesheet dispute takes seconds.

The log is append-only — entries are never edited or removed, even when the underlying labour entry is deleted (a snapshot of its ID is preserved). That's what makes it trustworthy as a payroll and variations record.

Beyond labour

Two more trails run alongside it: every role and permission change is recorded with a before/after diff (see Roles and permissions), and every billing state change is logged so support can replay exactly what happened to a subscription.

What next?

Most audit questions start at the approval gate: Clashes & approvals →

Frequently asked

Where do I find the audit log?

Settings → Audit log, available to Owners and Admins. It spans the whole company and can be filtered by project, action or free-text search.

Can an audit entry be edited or deleted?

No. The log is append-only. Even if the underlying labour entry is later deleted, a snapshot is preserved, so the trail stays intact.

Does it cover more than labour?

Yes. Alongside the labour log, every role and permission change is recorded with a before/after diff, and every billing state change is logged for support to replay.

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