diff --git a/employee_view.php b/employee_view.php
index 24db8d6..8f4d2f2 100644
--- a/employee_view.php
+++ b/employee_view.php
@@ -1,10 +1,64 @@
 <?php
 session_start();
-if (!isset($_SESSION['user_id'])) {
-    header('Location: login.php');
-    exit;
-}
-require_once 'db/config.php';
+// Mock user data for Alex, as we don't have a real user logged in with this identity
+$user = [
+    'name' => 'Alex',
+    'initials' => 'AR',
+    'title' => 'Senior Product Designer',
+    'manager' => 'Sarah Johnson',
+    'start_date' => '12/14/2024'
+];
+
+$tasks = [
+    [
+        'name' => 'Complete Tax Forms (W-4)',
+        'description' => 'Download, fill out, and upload your W-4 tax withholding form',
+        'due_date' => '12/9/2024',
+        'details' => 'Please upload a completed and signed W-4 form (PDF format preferred)',
+        'status' => 'pending',
+        'type' => 'upload'
+    ],
+    [
+        'name' => 'Upload Profile Photo',
+        'description' => 'Upload a professional headshot for your company profile',
+        'due_date' => '12/11/2024',
+        'details' => 'JPG or PNG, minimum 400x400 pixels',
+        'status' => 'pending',
+        'type' => 'upload'
+    ],
+    [
+        'name' => 'Review Employee Handbook',
+        'description' => 'Read through the company policies and employee handbook',
+        'due_date' => '12/10/2024',
+        'status' => 'pending',
+        'type' => 'action'
+    ],
+    [
+        'name' => 'Set Up Direct Deposit',
+        'description' => 'Provide your bank account information for payroll',
+        'due_date' => '12/9/2024',
+        'details' => 'Upload a voided check or bank letter with account details',
+        'status' => 'pending',
+        'type' => 'upload'
+    ],
+    [
+        'name' => 'Complete I-9 Form',
+        'completed_date' => '12/7/2024',
+        'status' => 'completed'
+    ],
+    [
+        'name' => 'Sign Offer Letter',
+        'completed_date' => '12/6/2024',
+        'status' => 'completed'
+    ]
+];
+
+$pending_tasks = array_filter($tasks, fn($t) => $t['status'] === 'pending');
+$completed_tasks = array_filter($tasks, fn($t) => $t['status'] === 'completed');
+$total_tasks = count($tasks);
+$completed_count = count($completed_tasks);
+$progress_percent = $total_tasks > 0 ? ($completed_count / $total_tasks) * 100 : 0;
+
 ?>
 <!DOCTYPE html>
 <html lang="en">
@@ -13,17 +67,114 @@ require_once 'db/config.php';
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
     <title>Employee View - FinMox</title>
     <script src="https://cdn.tailwindcss.com"></script>
+    <link href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lucide-icons@latest/dist/lucide.min.css" rel="stylesheet">
+    <script src="https://unpkg.com/lucide@latest" defer></script>
+    <style>
+        .progress-bar {
+            transition: width 0.5s ease-in-out;
+        }
+    </style>
 </head>
-<body class="bg-gray-100">
-    <div class="flex h-screen bg-gray-200">
-        <?php include '_sidebar.php'; ?>
+<body class="bg-gray-50">
+    <div class="min-h-screen">
+        <header class="bg-white border-b border-gray-200">
+            <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8">
+                <div class="flex justify-between items-center h-16">
+                    <div class="flex items-center space-x-4">
+                        <div class="flex-shrink-0">
+                            <div class="w-10 h-10 bg-blue-600 text-white flex items-center justify-center rounded-full font-bold">
+                                <?php echo htmlspecialchars($user['initials']); ?>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div>
+                            <p class="text-lg font-medium text-gray-900">Welcome, <?php echo htmlspecialchars($user['name']); ?>!</p>
+                            <p class="text-sm text-gray-500"><?php echo htmlspecialchars($user['title']); ?></p>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <a href="logout.php" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 hover:text-gray-900">Logout</a>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </header>
 
-        <!-- Main content -->
-        <main class="flex-1 overflow-x-hidden overflow-y-auto bg-[#fafafa]">
-            <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 md:px-8 py-8">
-                <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900">Employee View</h1>
+        <main class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
+            <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-8">
+                
+                <!-- Main Content -->
+                <div class="md:col-span-2 lg:col-span-3 space-y-8">
+                    <div>
+                        <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-4">Your Tasks</h2>
+                        <div class="bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-lg shadow-sm">
+                            <ul class="divide-y divide-gray-200">
+                                <?php foreach ($pending_tasks as $task): ?>
+                                <li class="p-6">
+                                    <div class="flex justify-between items-start">
+                                        <div>
+                                            <h3 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-800"><?php echo htmlspecialchars($task['name']); ?></h3>
+                                            <p class="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-1"><?php echo htmlspecialchars($task['description']); ?></p>
+                                            <p class="text-xs text-gray-400 mt-2">Due: <?php echo htmlspecialchars($task['due_date']); ?></p>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <div class="text-right">
+                                            <?php if ($task['type'] === 'upload'): ?>
+                                                <button class="inline-flex items-center px-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 text-sm font-medium rounded-md text-gray-700 bg-white hover:bg-gray-50">Choose File</button>
+                                            <?php else: ?>
+                                                <button class="inline-flex items-center px-4 py-2 border border-transparent text-sm font-medium rounded-md text-white bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700">Mark Complete</button>
+                                            <?php endif; ?>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <?php if (isset($task['details'])): ?>
+                                    <p class="text-sm text-gray-500 mt-3 bg-gray-50 p-3 rounded-md"><?php echo htmlspecialchars($task['details']); ?></p>
+                                    <?php endif; ?>
+                                </li>
+                                <?php endforeach; ?>
+                            </ul>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div>
+                        <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-4">Completed Tasks</h2>
+                        <div class="bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-lg shadow-sm">
+                            <ul class="divide-y divide-gray-200">
+                                <?php foreach ($completed_tasks as $task): ?>
+                                <li class="p-6 flex justify-between items-center">
+                                    <h3 class="text-lg font-medium text-gray-500 line-through"><?php echo htmlspecialchars($task['name']); ?></h3>
+                                    <p class="text-sm text-gray-400">Completed on <?php echo htmlspecialchars($task['completed_date']); ?></p>
+                                </li>
+                                <?php endforeach; ?>
+                            </ul>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Right Sidebar -->
+                <div class="space-y-8">
+                    <div class="bg-white p-6 rounded-lg border border-gray-200 shadow-sm">
+                        <h3 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-4">Onboarding Progress</h3>
+                        <p class="text-gray-600"><?php echo $completed_count; ?> of <?php echo $total_tasks; ?> tasks completed</p>
+                        <div class="w-full bg-gray-200 rounded-full h-2.5 mt-2">
+                            <div class="bg-blue-600 h-2.5 rounded-full progress-bar" style="width: <?php echo round($progress_percent); ?>%"></div>
+                        </div>
+                        <p class="text-right text-sm text-gray-500 mt-1"><?php echo round($progress_percent); ?>%</p>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="bg-white p-6 rounded-lg border border-gray-200 shadow-sm">
+                        <h3 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-4">Need Help?</h3>
+                        <div class="space-y-3">
+                            <p class="flex items-center text-sm text-gray-700"><i data-lucide="mail" class="w-4 h-4 mr-2 text-gray-400"></i> hr@company.com</p>
+                            <p class="flex items-center text-sm text-gray-700"><i data-lucide="phone" class="w-4 h-4 mr-2 text-gray-400"></i> (555) 123-4567</p>
+                            <button class="w-full mt-2 inline-flex items-center justify-center px-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 text-sm font-medium rounded-md text-gray-700 bg-white hover:bg-gray-50">Contact HR Team</button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    
+                    <div class="bg-gray-100 p-4 rounded-lg border border-gray-200 text-sm text-gray-600">
+                        <p><strong>Questions?</strong> Reach out to your manager <span class="font-semibold text-gray-800"><?php echo htmlspecialchars($user['manager']); ?></span> or contact HR.</p>
+                        <p class="mt-2"><strong>Start Date:</strong> <?php echo htmlspecialchars($user['start_date']); ?></p>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
             </div>
         </main>
     </div>
+    <script>
+        lucide.createIcons();
+    </script>
 </body>
-</html>
+</html>
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