- Moved get_ldap_str() helper to ldap_utils.py for reuse
- Updated user_service.py to use shared helper from utils
- Updated admin.py to safely extract string values from LDAP fields
- LDAP fields can be lists, strings, or None - helper handles all cases
- Fixes sync_from_ldap_to_django and compare_ldap_django actions
- Prevents 'list' object errors when comparing or assigning LDAP fields
Implemented automatic movement of dismissed employees to dedicated OU.
Core Changes:
- Configuration: Added LDAP_DISMISSED_BASE setting for dismissed employees OU
- Utility: Created get_base_dn_for_employee() to determine target OU by is_active status
- Service Layer: Modified DepartmentService.remove_member() to use status-based OU selection
- View Logic: Updated EmployeeActionViewSet._apply_effects() to:
* Deactivate employee BEFORE removing from departments (critical for correct OU routing)
* Loop through all departments and call remove_member() for each
* Handle restoration: move from OU=Dismissed back to OU=Users on activation
Infrastructure:
- Management Command: ensure_dismissed_ou.py to create OU=Dismissed in AD
* Checks OU existence before creation
* Supports --force flag for recreation
* Configurable description
Testing:
- test_dismissal_moves_to_dismissed_ou: Verifies dismissal → OU=Dismissed movement
- test_restoration_moves_from_dismissed_to_users: Verifies activation → OU=Users movement
Edge Cases Handled:
- Repeat dismissal: Idempotent (already inactive employees stay in OU=Dismissed)
- Restoration: Automatic move from OU=Dismissed to OU=Users on any activating action
- Missing OU: ensure_container_exists() creates OU=Dismissed if missing (fallback to OU=Users on error)
- LDAP errors: Graceful logging without blocking database operations
Technical Details:
- OU=Dismissed: OU=Dismissed,OU=company,DC=robotail,DC=local
- Dismissal flow: is_active=False → deactivate EmployeeDepartment → update LDAP UAC → remove from all departments
- Restoration flow: is_active=True → update LDAP UAC → check current OU → move if in OU=Dismissed
- Backward compatible: Works with existing dismissals (they will move to OU=Dismissed on next department change)
Files Changed:
- backend/.env: Added LDAP_DISMISSED_BASE configuration
- backend/eusrr_backend/settings.py: Registered LDAP_DISMISSED_BASE setting
- backend/employees/ldap/utils/ldap_utils.py: New get_base_dn_for_employee() utility
- backend/employees/ldap/services/department_service.py: Modified remove_member() logic
- backend/api/v1/employees/views.py: Enhanced dismissal and restoration logic
- backend/employees/management/commands/ensure_dismissed_ou.py: New management command
- backend/tests/api/v1/employees/test_employee_actions.py: Added tests for new behavior
