diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Admin/AdminExtraController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Admin/AdminExtraController.php
index e4eda98..68b3ef9 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Admin/AdminExtraController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Admin/AdminExtraController.php
@@ -734,6 +734,9 @@ public function storeAnnouncement(Request $request)
             'event_time' => 'required|string',
             'location_details' => 'required|string',
             'location_pin' => 'required|string|url',
+            'contact_person_name' => 'required|string|max:255',
+            'contact_number' => 'required|string|max:50',
+            'country_code' => 'nullable|string|max:10',
         ]);
 
         $body = json_encode([
@@ -744,6 +747,9 @@ public function storeAnnouncement(Request $request)
             'location_details' => $request->location_details,
             'location_pin' => $request->location_pin,
             'content' => $request->content,
+            'contact_person_name' => $request->contact_person_name,
+            'contact_number' => $request->contact_number,
+            'country_code' => $request->country_code ?? '+971',
         ]);
 
         $ann = \App\Models\Announcement::create([
@@ -801,7 +807,7 @@ public function deleteAnnouncement(Request $request, $id)
     }
 
     /**
-     * Broadcast FCM Push Notification for new Event/Announcement.
+     * Broadcast FCM Push Notification and save to Database for new Event/Announcement.
      */
     protected function notifyUsersOfEvent($ann)
     {
@@ -816,31 +822,29 @@ protected function notifyUsersOfEvent($ann)
         }
 
         // Notify all workers
-        $workers = \App\Models\Worker::whereNotNull('fcm_token')->get();
+        $workers = \App\Models\Worker::all();
         foreach ($workers as $worker) {
-            \App\Services\FCMService::sendPushNotification(
-                $worker->fcm_token,
+            $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
                 $title,
                 $body,
                 [
                     'type' => 'announcement',
                     'announcement_id' => $ann->id,
                 ]
-            );
+            ));
         }
 
         // Notify all employers
-        $employers = \App\Models\User::where('role', 'employer')->whereNotNull('fcm_token')->get();
+        $employers = \App\Models\User::where('role', 'employer')->get();
         foreach ($employers as $employer) {
-            \App\Services\FCMService::sendPushNotification(
-                $employer->fcm_token,
+            $employer->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
                 $title,
                 $body,
                 [
                     'type' => 'announcement',
                     'announcement_id' => $ann->id,
                 ]
-            );
+            ));
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerAuthController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerAuthController.php
index 017be9e..d371462 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerAuthController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerAuthController.php
@@ -324,14 +324,6 @@ public function register(Request $request)
                 'address' => $request->address,
             ]);
 
-            if ($request->filled('fcm_token')) {
-                \App\Services\FCMService::sendPushNotification(
-                    $request->fcm_token,
-                    'Registration Initiated',
-                    'Your verification code has been sent to your email.'
-                );
-            }
-
             // Try sending email
             try {
                 \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Mail::to($request->email)->send(new \App\Mail\EmployerOtpMail(
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerWorkerController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerWorkerController.php
index 56faa72..031608e 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerWorkerController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/EmployerWorkerController.php
@@ -852,10 +852,10 @@ public function hireCandidate(Request $request, $id = null)
                     ));
                 } else if ($updatedOffer) {
                     $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
-                        "New Job Offer",
-                        "Employer " . ($employer->name ?? "Employer") . " has sent you a direct hire offer.",
+                        "Direct Hiring Offer",
+                        ($employer->name ?? "Employer") . " wants to hire you. Do you want to accept this job offer?",
                         [
-                            'type' => 'hire_request',
+                            'type' => 'direct_hire_request',
                             'offer_id' => $updatedOffer->id,
                             'status' => 'pending',
                         ]
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/WorkerJobController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/WorkerJobController.php
index 85ef88f..f883ad9 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/WorkerJobController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/WorkerJobController.php
@@ -1108,22 +1108,6 @@ private function triggerStatusNotification($application, $status)
         $job = $application->jobPost;
         $employer = $job ? $job->employer : null;
 
-        // When a new application is submitted: notify employer
-        if ($status === 'applied') {
-            if ($employer) {
-                $employer->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
-                    "New Job Application",
-                    "A candidate has applied for your job: " . ($job->title ?? 'Job Post'),
-                    [
-                        'type' => 'job_application_submitted',
-                        'job_id' => $job->id,
-                        'application_id' => $application->id,
-                    ]
-                ));
-            }
-            return;
-        }
-
         // When status is updated: notify worker
         if ($worker) {
             $title = "Job Application Update";
@@ -1134,6 +1118,7 @@ private function triggerStatusNotification($application, $status)
                     $body = "You have been shortlisted for the job: " . ($job->title ?? 'Job Post');
                     $type = 'shortlisted';
                     break;
+                case 'applied':
                 case 'review':
                 case 'reviewing':
                     $body = "Your application is under review for the job: " . ($job->title ?? 'Job Post');
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/AnnouncementController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/AnnouncementController.php
index 34f0ae4..578e770 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/AnnouncementController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/AnnouncementController.php
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ public function store(Request $request)
             'event_time' => 'required|string',
             'location_details' => 'required|string',
             'location_pin' => 'required|string|url',
+            'contact_person_name' => 'required|string|max:255',
+            'contact_number' => 'required|string|max:50',
+            'country_code' => 'nullable|string|max:10',
         ]);
 
         $body = json_encode([
@@ -82,6 +85,9 @@ public function store(Request $request)
             'location_details' => $request->location_details,
             'location_pin' => $request->location_pin,
             'content' => $request->content,
+            'contact_person_name' => $request->contact_person_name,
+            'contact_number' => $request->contact_number,
+            'country_code' => $request->country_code ?? '+971',
         ]);
 
         $sess = session('user');
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/CandidateController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/CandidateController.php
index f53d200..a71efef 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/CandidateController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/CandidateController.php
@@ -341,10 +341,10 @@ public function updateStatus(Request $request, $id)
             // Notify worker about the hire offer if it is set to pending
             if ($dbStatus === 'pending') {
                 $offer->worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
-                    "Action Required: Confirm Hiring",
-                    "Employer " . ($offer->employer->name ?? "Employer") . " has sent you a direct hire offer. Please confirm.",
+                    "Direct Hiring Offer",
+                    ($offer->employer->name ?? "Employer") . " wants to hire you. Do you want to accept this job offer?",
                     [
-                        'type' => 'hire_request',
+                        'type' => 'direct_hire_request',
                         'offer_id' => $offer->id,
                         'status' => 'pending',
                     ]
@@ -458,22 +458,6 @@ private function triggerStatusNotification($application, $status)
         $job = $application->jobPost;
         $employer = $job ? $job->employer : null;
 
-        // When a new application is submitted: notify employer
-        if ($status === 'applied') {
-            if ($employer) {
-                $employer->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
-                    "New Job Application",
-                    "A candidate has applied for your job: " . ($job->title ?? 'Job Post'),
-                    [
-                        'type' => 'job_application_submitted',
-                        'job_id' => $job->id,
-                        'application_id' => $application->id,
-                    ]
-                ));
-            }
-            return;
-        }
-
         // When status is updated: notify worker
         if ($worker) {
             $title = "Job Application Update";
@@ -484,6 +468,7 @@ private function triggerStatusNotification($application, $status)
                     $body = "You have been shortlisted for the job: " . ($job->title ?? 'Job Post');
                     $type = 'shortlisted';
                     break;
+                case 'applied':
                 case 'review':
                 case 'reviewing':
                     $body = "Your application is under review for the job: " . ($job->title ?? 'Job Post');
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/WorkerController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/WorkerController.php
index e2c08a0..41abe6e 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/WorkerController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Employer/WorkerController.php
@@ -497,6 +497,8 @@ public function markHired(Request $request, $id)
             ->where('worker_id', $worker->id)
             ->first();
 
+        $application = null;
+
         if ($offer) {
             $offer->update(['status' => 'pending']);
         } else {
@@ -531,16 +533,28 @@ public function markHired(Request $request, $id)
         }
 
         // Notify the worker
-        $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
-            "Action Required: Confirm Hiring",
-            "Employer " . ($user->name ?? "Employer") . " has sent you a hire request. Please confirm.",
-            [
-                'type' => 'hire_request',
-                'offer_id' => $offer->id ?? '',
-                'application_id' => $application->id ?? '',
-                'status' => $offer ? 'pending' : 'hire_requested',
-            ]
-        ));
+        if ($offer) {
+            $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
+                "Direct Hiring Offer",
+                ($user->name ?? "Employer") . " wants to hire you. Do you want to accept this job offer?",
+                [
+                    'type' => 'direct_hire_request',
+                    'offer_id' => $offer->id,
+                    'status' => 'pending',
+                ]
+            ));
+        } else {
+            $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
+                "Action Required: Confirm Hiring",
+                "Employer " . ($user->name ?? "Employer") . " wants to hire you for '" . ($application->jobPost->title ?? 'Job Post') . "'. Please confirm.",
+                [
+                    'type' => 'hire_request',
+                    'job_id' => $application->jobPost->id ?? '',
+                    'application_id' => $application->id,
+                    'status' => 'hire_requested',
+                ]
+            ));
+        }
 
         return back()->with('success', 'Hire request initiated successfully! Awaiting candidate confirmation.');
     }
diff --git a/app/Models/JobPost.php b/app/Models/JobPost.php
index c4efafe..f014fce 100644
--- a/app/Models/JobPost.php
+++ b/app/Models/JobPost.php
@@ -10,6 +10,34 @@ class JobPost extends Model
 {
     use HasFactory, SoftDeletes;
 
+    protected static function booted()
+    {
+        static::updated(function ($jobPost) {
+            if ($jobPost->wasChanged('status')) {
+                $oldStatus = $jobPost->getOriginal('status');
+                $newStatus = $jobPost->status;
+
+                // Send push notification to all workers who applied to this job
+                $applications = $jobPost->applications()->with('worker')->get();
+                foreach ($applications as $app) {
+                    $worker = $app->worker;
+                    if ($worker) {
+                        $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
+                            "Job Status Changed",
+                            "The status of the job '" . $jobPost->title . "' has been changed from '" . ucfirst($oldStatus) . "' to '" . ucfirst($newStatus) . "'.",
+                            [
+                                'type' => 'job_status_change',
+                                'job_id' => $jobPost->id,
+                                'old_status' => $oldStatus,
+                                'new_status' => $newStatus,
+                            ]
+                        ));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        });
+    }
+
     protected $fillable = [
         'employer_id',
         'title',
diff --git a/app/Models/Worker.php b/app/Models/Worker.php
index bbf1926..1e07b2a 100644
--- a/app/Models/Worker.php
+++ b/app/Models/Worker.php
@@ -11,6 +11,27 @@ class Worker extends Model
 {
     use HasFactory, SoftDeletes, Notifiable;
 
+    protected static function booted()
+    {
+        static::updated(function ($worker) {
+            if ($worker->wasChanged('status')) {
+                $oldStatus = $worker->getOriginal('status');
+                $newStatus = $worker->status;
+
+                $worker->notify(new \App\Notifications\GenericNotification(
+                    "Profile Status Update",
+                    "Your profile status has changed from '" . ucfirst($oldStatus) . "' to '" . ucfirst($newStatus) . "'.",
+                    [
+                        'type' => 'worker_status_change',
+                        'worker_id' => $worker->id,
+                        'old_status' => $oldStatus,
+                        'new_status' => $newStatus,
+                    ]
+                ));
+            }
+        });
+    }
+
     protected $fillable = [
         'name',
         'email',
diff --git a/app/Services/FCMService.php b/app/Services/FCMService.php
index f6d3c00..e09052c 100644
--- a/app/Services/FCMService.php
+++ b/app/Services/FCMService.php
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ public static function getAccessToken()
                 $base64UrlSignature = self::base64UrlEncode($signature);
                 $jwtToken = $signatureInput . '.' . $base64UrlSignature;
 
-                $response = Http::asForm()->post('https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token', [
+                $response = Http::withoutVerifying()->asForm()->post('https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token', [
                     'grant_type' => 'urn:ietf:params:oauth:grant-type:jwt-bearer',
                     'assertion' => $jwtToken,
                 ]);
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ public static function sendPushNotification($token, $title, $body, array $data =
                 $payload['message']['data'] = $formattedData;
             }
 
-            $response = Http::withToken($accessToken)
+            $response = Http::withoutVerifying()->withToken($accessToken)
                 ->post("https://fcm.googleapis.com/v1/projects/{$projectId}/messages:send", $payload);
 
             if ($response->failed()) {
diff --git a/resources/js/Pages/Admin/Events/Index.jsx b/resources/js/Pages/Admin/Events/Index.jsx
index 875b5ca..a9b9b1d 100644
--- a/resources/js/Pages/Admin/Events/Index.jsx
+++ b/resources/js/Pages/Admin/Events/Index.jsx
@@ -6,6 +6,15 @@ import {
     Calendar, MapPin, Clock, Gift, Sparkles, Search, 
     ChevronDown, ChevronUp, Building, User, XCircle, Eye, BellRing 
 } from 'lucide-react';
+import {
+    Dialog,
+    DialogContent,
+    DialogDescription,
+    DialogHeader,
+    DialogTitle,
+    DialogTrigger,
+    DialogFooter
+} from '@/components/ui/dialog';
 
 const hoursList = [
     '12:00', '12:30', '01:00', '01:30', '02:00', '02:30', 
@@ -17,6 +26,7 @@ const hoursList = [
 export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
     const [announcements, setAnnouncements] = useState(initialAnnouncements || []);
     const [isFormOpen, setIsFormOpen] = useState(false);
+    const [selectedAnnouncement, setSelectedAnnouncement] = useState(null);
     const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState('');
     const [statusFilter, setStatusFilter] = useState('All');
     const [expandedCards, setExpandedCards] = useState({});
@@ -36,7 +46,10 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
         event_date: '',
         event_time: '09:00 AM - 04:00 PM',
         location_details: '',
-        location_pin: ''
+        location_pin: '',
+        contact_person_name: '',
+        contact_number: '',
+        country_code: '+971'
     });
     const [errors, setErrors] = useState({});
     const [toastMessage, setToastMessage] = useState(null);
@@ -62,6 +75,8 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
         } else if (!newAnnouncement.location_pin.startsWith('http://') && !newAnnouncement.location_pin.startsWith('https://')) {
             newErrors.location_pin = 'Must be a valid URL';
         }
+        if (!newAnnouncement.contact_person_name.trim()) newErrors.contact_person_name = 'Contact person name is required';
+        if (!newAnnouncement.contact_number.trim()) newErrors.contact_number = 'Contact number is required';
         
         if (Object.keys(newErrors).length > 0) {
             setErrors(newErrors);
@@ -75,7 +90,10 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
             event_date: newAnnouncement.event_date,
             event_time: newAnnouncement.event_time,
             location_details: newAnnouncement.location_details,
-            location_pin: newAnnouncement.location_pin
+            location_pin: newAnnouncement.location_pin,
+            contact_person_name: newAnnouncement.contact_person_name,
+            contact_number: newAnnouncement.contact_number,
+            country_code: newAnnouncement.country_code
         }, {
             onSuccess: () => {
                 setNewAnnouncement({
@@ -85,7 +103,10 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                     event_date: '',
                     event_time: '09:00 AM - 04:00 PM',
                     location_details: '',
-                    location_pin: ''
+                    location_pin: '',
+                    contact_person_name: '',
+                    contact_number: '',
+                    country_code: '+971'
                 });
                 setStartTimeHour('09:00');
                 setStartTimeAmpm('AM');
@@ -509,6 +530,39 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                     </div>
                                 </div>
 
+                                <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
+                                    <div>
+                                        <label className="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 mb-1">Contact Person Name</label>
+                                        <input
+                                            type="text"
+                                            value={newAnnouncement.contact_person_name}
+                                            onChange={(e) => setNewAnnouncement({ ...newAnnouncement, contact_person_name: e.target.value })}
+                                            className={`w-full px-4 py-2.5 rounded-xl border ${errors.contact_person_name ? 'border-red-500' : 'border-slate-300'} text-sm focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#0F6E56]/20 focus:border-[#0F6E56] outline-none transition-all`}
+                                            placeholder="e.g. Jane Doe"
+                                        />
+                                        {errors.contact_person_name && <p className="text-red-500 text-xs mt-1 font-semibold">{errors.contact_person_name}</p>}
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div>
+                                        <label className="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 mb-1">Contact Mobile Number</label>
+                                        <div className="flex space-x-1.5">
+                                            <input
+                                                type="text"
+                                                value={newAnnouncement.country_code}
+                                                onChange={(e) => setNewAnnouncement({ ...newAnnouncement, country_code: e.target.value })}
+                                                className="w-16 px-2 py-2.5 bg-white border border-slate-300 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#0F6E56]/20 focus:border-[#0F6E56] outline-none text-center"
+                                            />
+                                            <input
+                                                type="text"
+                                                value={newAnnouncement.contact_number}
+                                                onChange={(e) => setNewAnnouncement({ ...newAnnouncement, contact_number: e.target.value })}
+                                                className={`flex-1 px-4 py-2.5 rounded-xl border ${errors.contact_number ? 'border-red-500' : 'border-slate-300'} text-sm focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#0F6E56]/20 focus:border-[#0F6E56] outline-none transition-all`}
+                                                placeholder="551234567"
+                                            />
+                                        </div>
+                                        {errors.contact_number && <p className="text-red-500 text-xs mt-1 font-semibold">{errors.contact_number}</p>}
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+
                                 <div>
                                     <label className="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 mb-1">Description & Instructions</label>
                                     <textarea
@@ -613,10 +667,11 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                 ann.status === 'rejected' ? 'border-l-rose-500' :
                                 'border-l-amber-500';
 
-                            return (
+                             return (
                                 <div 
                                     key={ann.id} 
-                                    className="group bg-white rounded-2xl border border-slate-200/80 hover:border-slate-300 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden relative"
+                                    onClick={() => setSelectedAnnouncement(ann)}
+                                    className="group bg-white rounded-2xl border border-slate-200/80 hover:border-slate-300 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden relative cursor-pointer"
                                 >
                                     {/* Top colored accent line */}
                                     <div className={`h-1.5 w-full ${
@@ -655,7 +710,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                                 </div>
 
                                                 {/* Action Control Buttons */}
-                                                <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 shrink-0">
+                                                <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 shrink-0" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
                                                     {ann.status === 'pending' && (
                                                         <div className="flex items-center space-x-0.5 bg-slate-50 p-0.5 rounded-lg border border-slate-200">
                                                             <button
@@ -691,6 +746,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                             {ann.posted_by_email ? (
                                                 <Link 
                                                     href={`/admin/employers?search=${encodeURIComponent(ann.posted_by_email)}`}
+                                                    onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
                                                     className="flex items-center text-[10px] text-slate-500 font-bold bg-slate-50/60 hover:bg-slate-100/80 hover:border-slate-300 py-1 px-2.5 rounded-lg border border-slate-100 transition-all w-fit cursor-pointer no-underline"
                                                     title="Click to view Employer Profile"
                                                 >
@@ -720,7 +776,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                             {ann.content.length > 90 && (
                                                 <button
                                                     type="button"
-                                                    onClick={() => toggleExpand(ann.id)}
+                                                    onClick={(e) => { e.stopPropagation(); toggleExpand(ann.id); }}
                                                     className="text-[#0F6E56] hover:text-[#0b523f] hover:underline font-bold flex items-center space-x-0.5 border-none bg-transparent cursor-pointer p-0 text-[10px] transition-colors"
                                                 >
                                                     <span>{isExpanded ? 'Show Less' : 'Read Full Description'}</span>
@@ -729,7 +785,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                             )}
                                             
                                             {ann.status === 'rejected' && ann.remarks && (
-                                                <div className="bg-rose-50/80 border border-rose-100 rounded-xl p-2.5 text-rose-800 text-[10px] font-semibold mt-1.5 leading-relaxed">
+                                                <div className="bg-rose-50/80 border border-rose-100 rounded-xl p-2.5 text-rose-800 text-[10px] font-semibold mt-1.5 leading-relaxed" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
                                                     <span className="font-extrabold text-rose-900 block mb-0.5">Rejection Remarks:</span>
                                                     {ann.remarks}
                                                 </div>
@@ -777,6 +833,21 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                                         </div>
                                                     </div>
                                                 </div>
+
+                                                {/* Contact Details */}
+                                                {details.contact_person_name && (
+                                                    <div className="flex items-center space-x-2.5 bg-emerald-50/40 border border-emerald-100/50 p-2 rounded-xl">
+                                                        <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-lg bg-emerald-50 flex items-center justify-center text-emerald-500 shrink-0 border border-emerald-100">
+                                                            <User className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-emerald-600" />
+                                                        </div>
+                                                        <div className="min-w-0 leading-tight">
+                                                            <div className="text-[8px] text-emerald-500 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider">CONTACT PERSON</div>
+                                                            <div className="truncate text-slate-700 font-bold text-xs" title={`${details.contact_person_name} (${details.country_code || '+971'} ${details.contact_number})`}>
+                                                                {details.contact_person_name} ({details.country_code || '+971'} {details.contact_number})
+                                                            </div>
+                                                        </div>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                )}
                                             </div>
                                         )}
                                     </div>
@@ -789,6 +860,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                                 href={details.location_pin} 
                                                 target="_blank" 
                                                 rel="noreferrer"
+                                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
                                                 className="text-[#0F6E56] hover:text-[#0b523f] hover:underline flex items-center space-x-0.5 bg-white border border-slate-200/80 hover:border-slate-300 py-1 px-2.5 rounded-lg shadow-sm font-extrabold transition-all hover:scale-[1.02] active:scale-[0.98]"
                                             >
                                                 <span>View on Map</span>
@@ -802,6 +874,122 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                     </div>
                 )}
             </div>
+
+            {/* Event Detail Popup Modal */}
+            <Dialog open={!!selectedAnnouncement} onOpenChange={(open) => !open && setSelectedAnnouncement(null)}>
+                <DialogContent className="sm:max-w-[650px] rounded-3xl p-0 overflow-hidden border-none shadow-2xl">
+                    {selectedAnnouncement && (
+                        <>
+                            <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#0F6E56] to-[#128a6c] p-8 text-white relative">
+                                <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-32 h-32 bg-white/10 rounded-full -mr-16 -mt-16 blur-2xl" />
+                                <div className="flex items-center space-x-2 mb-2 relative z-10">
+                                    <span className="px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-[8px] font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider shrink-0 bg-white/20 text-white">
+                                        {selectedAnnouncement.status}
+                                    </span>
+                                    <span className="bg-white/20 text-white px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-[8px] font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-0.5">
+                                        <Heart className="w-2.5 h-2.5 fill-white text-white" />
+                                        <span>Charity</span>
+                                    </span>
+                                </div>
+                                <DialogTitle className="text-2xl font-black relative z-10 leading-tight">
+                                    {selectedAnnouncement.title}
+                                </DialogTitle>
+                                <div className="flex flex-col space-y-0.5 text-white/80 font-bold text-xs mt-2 relative z-10">
+                                    <span>Sponsor: {selectedAnnouncement.organization} ({selectedAnnouncement.posted_by})</span>
+                                    <span>Published: {selectedAnnouncement.created_at}</span>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div className="p-8 space-y-6 bg-white max-h-[70vh] overflow-y-auto font-sans">
+                                <div className="space-y-2">
+                                    <h4 className="text-[10px] font-black text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-widest">Description & Instructions</h4>
+                                    <p className="text-slate-600 text-xs font-bold leading-relaxed whitespace-pre-wrap">
+                                        {selectedAnnouncement.content}
+                                    </p>
+                                </div>
+
+                                {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails && (
+                                    <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 pt-4 border-t border-slate-100">
+                                        <div className="space-y-1 bg-rose-50/40 border border-rose-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                            <div className="text-[9px] text-rose-500 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                <Gift className="w-3.5 h-3.5 fill-rose-500 text-rose-500" />
+                                                <span>Items Provided</span>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.provided_items}
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        <div className="space-y-1 bg-amber-50/40 border border-amber-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                            <div className="text-[9px] text-amber-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                <Calendar className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-amber-600" />
+                                                <span>Event Date</span>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.event_date}
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        <div className="space-y-1 bg-indigo-50/40 border border-indigo-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                            <div className="text-[9px] text-indigo-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                <Clock className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-indigo-600" />
+                                                <span>Event Time</span>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.event_time}
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        <div className="space-y-1 bg-blue-50/40 border border-blue-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                            <div className="text-[9px] text-blue-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                <MapPin className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-blue-600" />
+                                                <span>Location</span>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.location_details}
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.contact_person_name && (
+                                            <div className="space-y-1 bg-emerald-50/40 border border-emerald-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl md:col-span-2">
+                                                <div className="text-[9px] text-emerald-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                    <User className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-emerald-600" />
+                                                    <span>Contact Person Details</span>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:justify-between gap-1 mt-1">
+                                                    <span>Name: <strong className="text-slate-900">{selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.contact_person_name}</strong></span>
+                                                    <span>Mobile: <strong className="text-slate-900">{selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.country_code || '+971'} {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.contact_number}</strong></span>
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+                                        )}
+                                    </div>
+                                )}
+
+                                <div className="flex space-x-3 pt-4 border-t border-slate-100">
+                                    {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails?.location_pin && (
+                                        <a
+                                            href={selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.location_pin}
+                                            target="_blank"
+                                            rel="noreferrer"
+                                            className="flex-1 bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 text-slate-700 py-3 rounded-2xl text-xs font-black uppercase tracking-widest text-center no-underline flex items-center justify-center space-x-1.5 transition-all"
+                                        >
+                                            <MapPin className="w-4 h-4" />
+                                            <span>View on Map</span>
+                                        </a>
+                                    )}
+                                    <button
+                                        type="button"
+                                        onClick={() => setSelectedAnnouncement(null)}
+                                        className="flex-1 bg-[#0F6E56] hover:bg-[#0b523f] text-white py-3 rounded-2xl text-xs font-black uppercase tracking-widest cursor-pointer border-none shadow-md shadow-[#0F6E56]/25"
+                                    >
+                                        Close
+                                    </button>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </>
+                    )}
+                </DialogContent>
+            </Dialog>
         </AdminLayout>
     );
 }
diff --git a/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Announcements.jsx b/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Announcements.jsx
index 5368fb8..48ef082 100644
--- a/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Announcements.jsx
+++ b/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Announcements.jsx
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@ import {
     ChevronDown,
     ChevronUp,
     Gift,
-    Plus
+    Plus,
+    User
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import {
     Dialog,
@@ -44,6 +45,7 @@ const hoursList = [
 export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
     const { t } = useTranslation();
     const [isDialogOpen, setIsDialogOpen] = useState(false);
+    const [selectedAnnouncement, setSelectedAnnouncement] = useState(null);
     const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState('');
     const [toastMessage, setToastMessage] = useState(null);
     const [toastSub, setToastSub] = useState(null);
@@ -72,7 +74,10 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
         event_date: '',
         event_time: '09:00 AM - 04:00 PM',
         location_details: '',
-        location_pin: ''
+        location_pin: '',
+        contact_person_name: '',
+        contact_number: '',
+        country_code: '+971'
     });
 
     const updateEventTime = (sh, sa, eh, ea) => {
@@ -165,7 +170,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                 <span>{t('post_charity_event', 'Post Charity Event')}</span>
                             </button>
                         </DialogTrigger>
-                        <DialogContent className="sm:max-w-[550px] rounded-3xl p-0 overflow-hidden border-none shadow-2xl">
+                        <DialogContent className="sm:max-w-[650px] rounded-3xl p-0 overflow-hidden border-none shadow-2xl">
                             <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#185FA5] to-[#2573c2] p-8 text-white relative">
                                 <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-32 h-32 bg-white/10 rounded-full -mr-16 -mt-16 blur-2xl" />
                                 <DialogTitle className="text-2xl font-black relative z-10">{t('post_charity_event', 'Post Charity Event')}</DialogTitle>
@@ -366,6 +371,41 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                             className="w-full px-3.5 py-2.5 bg-white border border-slate-200 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#185FA5]/20 outline-none"
                                         />
                                     </div>
+
+                                    <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3 mt-3">
+                                        <div className="space-y-1">
+                                            <label className="text-[9px] font-black text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest ml-1">{t('contact_person_name', 'Contact Person Name')}</label>
+                                            <input
+                                                type="text"
+                                                required
+                                                placeholder={t('contact_person_placeholder', 'e.g. Jane Doe')}
+                                                value={newAnnouncement.contact_person_name}
+                                                onChange={(e) => setNewAnnouncement({ ...newAnnouncement, contact_person_name: e.target.value })}
+                                                className="w-full px-3.5 py-2.5 bg-white border border-slate-200 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#185FA5]/20 outline-none"
+                                            />
+                                        </div>
+                                        <div className="space-y-1 min-w-0">
+                                            <label className="text-[9px] font-black text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest ml-1">{t('contact_mobile_number', 'Contact Mobile Number')}</label>
+                                            <div className="flex space-x-1.5 w-full min-w-0">
+                                                <input
+                                                    type="text"
+                                                    required
+                                                    placeholder="+971"
+                                                    value={newAnnouncement.country_code}
+                                                    onChange={(e) => setNewAnnouncement({ ...newAnnouncement, country_code: e.target.value })}
+                                                    className="w-16 px-2 py-2.5 bg-white border border-slate-200 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#185FA5]/20 outline-none text-center shrink-0"
+                                                />
+                                                <input
+                                                    type="text"
+                                                    required
+                                                    placeholder="551234567"
+                                                    value={newAnnouncement.contact_number}
+                                                    onChange={(e) => setNewAnnouncement({ ...newAnnouncement, contact_number: e.target.value })}
+                                                    className="flex-1 min-w-0 px-3.5 py-2.5 bg-white border border-slate-200 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#185FA5]/20 outline-none"
+                                                />
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
                                 </div>
 
                                 <div className="space-y-2">
@@ -462,7 +502,8 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                             return (
                                 <div 
                                     key={ann.id} 
-                                    className={`bg-white rounded-2xl border border-slate-200 border-l-4 ${statusColorClass} shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden`}
+                                    onClick={() => setSelectedAnnouncement(ann)}
+                                    className={`bg-white rounded-2xl border border-slate-200 border-l-4 ${statusColorClass} shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden cursor-pointer`}
                                 >
                                     {/* Top Card Area */}
                                     <div className="p-4 space-y-3">
@@ -494,7 +535,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                             {ann.content.length > 90 && (
                                                 <button
                                                     type="button"
-                                                    onClick={() => toggleExpand(ann.id)}
+                                                    onClick={(e) => { e.stopPropagation(); toggleExpand(ann.id); }}
                                                     className="text-[#185FA5] hover:underline font-extrabold flex items-center space-x-0.5 border-none bg-transparent cursor-pointer p-0 text-[10px]"
                                                 >
                                                     <span>{isExpanded ? t('show_less', 'Show Less') : t('read_full_description', 'Read Full Description')}</span>
@@ -502,7 +543,7 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                                 </button>
                                             )}
                                             {ann.status === 'rejected' && ann.remarks && (
-                                                <div className="bg-rose-50 border border-rose-100 rounded-xl p-2.5 text-rose-800 text-[11px] font-semibold mt-1.5 leading-relaxed">
+                                                <div className="bg-rose-50 border border-rose-100 rounded-xl p-2.5 text-rose-800 text-[11px] font-semibold mt-1.5 leading-relaxed" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
                                                     <strong>{t('rejection_remarks_label', 'Remarks')}:</strong> {ann.remarks}
                                                 </div>
                                             )}
@@ -531,6 +572,16 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                                 </div>
                                             </div>
                                         )}
+
+                                        {/* Contact details row */}
+                                        {details && details.contact_person_name && (
+                                            <div className="pt-2 border-t border-slate-100 flex items-center space-x-1.5 text-[10px] text-slate-500 font-black uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                                <User className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-indigo-500 shrink-0" />
+                                                <span className="truncate text-slate-700 normal-case" title={`${details.contact_person_name} (${details.country_code || '+971'} ${details.contact_number})`}>
+                                                    <strong>{details.contact_person_name}</strong>: {details.country_code || '+971'} {details.contact_number}
+                                                </span>
+                                            </div>
+                                        )}
                                     </div>
 
                                     {/* Bottom Card Footer */}
@@ -541,7 +592,8 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                                                 href={details.location_pin} 
                                                 target="_blank" 
                                                 rel="noreferrer"
-                                                className="text-[#185FA5] hover:underline flex items-center space-x-0.5 normal-case"
+                                                onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+                                                className="text-[#185FA5] hover:underline flex items-center space-x-0.5 normal-case animate-none"
                                             >
                                                 <span>{t('view_on_map', 'View on Map')}</span>
                                                 <MapPin className="w-2.5 h-2.5" />
@@ -553,6 +605,121 @@ export default function Announcements({ initialAnnouncements }) {
                         })
                     )}
                 </div>
+
+                {/* Event Detail Popup Modal */}
+                <Dialog open={!!selectedAnnouncement} onOpenChange={(open) => !open && setSelectedAnnouncement(null)}>
+                    <DialogContent className="sm:max-w-[650px] rounded-3xl p-0 overflow-hidden border-none shadow-2xl">
+                        {selectedAnnouncement && (
+                            <>
+                                <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-[#185FA5] to-[#2573c2] p-8 text-white relative">
+                                    <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-32 h-32 bg-white/10 rounded-full -mr-16 -mt-16 blur-2xl" />
+                                    <div className="flex items-center space-x-2 mb-2 relative z-10">
+                                        <span className="px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-[8px] font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider shrink-0 bg-white/20 text-white">
+                                            {selectedAnnouncement.status}
+                                        </span>
+                                        <span className="bg-white/20 text-white px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-[8px] font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-0.5">
+                                            <Heart className="w-2.5 h-2.5 fill-white text-white" />
+                                            <span>Charity</span>
+                                        </span>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <DialogTitle className="text-2xl font-black relative z-10 leading-tight">
+                                        {selectedAnnouncement.title}
+                                    </DialogTitle>
+                                    <p className="text-white/80 font-bold text-xs mt-2 relative z-10">
+                                        {t('posted_label', 'Posted')}: {selectedAnnouncement.created_at}
+                                    </p>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div className="p-8 space-y-6 bg-white max-h-[70vh] overflow-y-auto font-sans">
+                                    <div className="space-y-2">
+                                        <h4 className="text-[10px] font-black text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-widest">{t('description', 'Description')}</h4>
+                                        <p className="text-slate-600 text-xs font-bold leading-relaxed whitespace-pre-wrap">
+                                            {selectedAnnouncement.content}
+                                        </p>
+                                    </div>
+
+                                    {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails && (
+                                        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 pt-4 border-t border-slate-100">
+                                            <div className="space-y-1 bg-rose-50/40 border border-rose-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                                <div className="text-[9px] text-rose-500 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                    <Gift className="w-3.5 h-3.5 fill-rose-500 text-rose-500" />
+                                                    <span>{t('items_provided', 'Items Provided')}</span>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                    {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.provided_items}
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+
+                                            <div className="space-y-1 bg-amber-50/40 border border-amber-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                                <div className="text-[9px] text-amber-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                    <Calendar className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-amber-600" />
+                                                    <span>{t('event_date', 'Event Date')}</span>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                    {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.event_date}
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+
+                                            <div className="space-y-1 bg-indigo-50/40 border border-indigo-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                                <div className="text-[9px] text-indigo-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                    <Clock className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-indigo-600" />
+                                                    <span>{t('event_time', 'Event Time')}</span>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                    {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.event_time}
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+
+                                            <div className="space-y-1 bg-blue-50/40 border border-blue-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl">
+                                                <div className="text-[9px] text-blue-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                    <MapPin className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-blue-600" />
+                                                    <span>{t('location', 'Location')}</span>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs">
+                                                    {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.location_details}
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+
+                                            {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.contact_person_name && (
+                                                <div className="space-y-1 bg-emerald-50/40 border border-emerald-100/50 p-3 rounded-2xl md:col-span-2">
+                                                    <div className="text-[9px] text-emerald-600 font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider flex items-center gap-1">
+                                                        <User className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-emerald-600" />
+                                                        <span>{t('contact_person_details', 'Contact Person Details')}</span>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                    <div className="text-slate-700 font-extrabold text-xs flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:justify-between gap-1 mt-1">
+                                                        <span>Name: <strong className="text-slate-900">{selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.contact_person_name}</strong></span>
+                                                        <span>Mobile: <strong className="text-slate-900">{selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.country_code || '+971'} {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.contact_number}</strong></span>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                </div>
+                                            )}
+                                        </div>
+                                    )}
+
+                                    <div className="flex space-x-3 pt-4 border-t border-slate-100">
+                                        {selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails?.location_pin && (
+                                            <a
+                                                href={selectedAnnouncement.charityDetails.location_pin}
+                                                target="_blank"
+                                                rel="noreferrer"
+                                                className="flex-1 bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 text-slate-700 py-3 rounded-2xl text-xs font-black uppercase tracking-widest text-center no-underline flex items-center justify-center space-x-1.5 transition-all"
+                                            >
+                                                <MapPin className="w-4 h-4" />
+                                                <span>{t('view_on_map', 'View on Map')}</span>
+                                            </a>
+                                        )}
+                                        <button
+                                            type="button"
+                                            onClick={() => setSelectedAnnouncement(null)}
+                                            className="flex-1 bg-[#185FA5] hover:bg-[#14508c] text-white py-3 rounded-2xl text-xs font-black uppercase tracking-widest cursor-pointer border-none shadow-md shadow-[#185FA5]/25"
+                                        >
+                                            {t('close', 'Close')}
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </>
+                        )}
+                    </DialogContent>
+                </Dialog>
             </div>
         </EmployerLayout>
     );
diff --git a/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Workers/Show.jsx b/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Workers/Show.jsx
index c9903ae..42148d3 100644
--- a/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Workers/Show.jsx
+++ b/resources/js/Pages/Employer/Workers/Show.jsx
@@ -290,21 +290,12 @@ export default function Show({ worker }) {
                                 <span>{t('start_direct_chat', 'Start Direct Chat')}</span>
                             </Link>
 
-                            {/* Stage 4 Hire: Mark Hired (Finalize Hiring Direct Flow) */}
-                            {availabilityStatus === 'Pending Confirmation' ? (
+                            {/* Stage 4 Hire: Pending Confirmation Indicator */}
+                            {availabilityStatus === 'Pending Confirmation' && (
                                 <div className="bg-amber-50 text-amber-700 border border-amber-200 px-6 py-3 rounded-xl font-bold text-sm flex items-center justify-center space-x-2">
                                     <Clock className="w-4 h-4 text-amber-600 animate-pulse" />
                                     <span>{t('pending_confirmation', 'Pending Confirmation')}</span>
                                 </div>
-                            ) : availabilityStatus !== 'Hired' && (
-                                <button
-                                    type="button"
-                                    onClick={() => setShowHireConfirmModal(true)}
-                                    className="bg-emerald-600 hover:bg-emerald-700 text-white border border-emerald-700 px-8 py-3 rounded-xl font-black text-sm shadow-md transition-all flex items-center justify-center space-x-2 flex-1 sm:flex-initial scale-105 active:scale-100"
-                                >
-                                    <CheckCircle2 className="w-4 h-4 text-white" />
-                                    <span>{t('mark_hired_action', 'Mark Hired')}</span>
-                                </button>
                             )}
                         </div>
                     </div>
@@ -1093,43 +1084,7 @@ export default function Show({ worker }) {
                 </div>
             )}
 
-            {/* Hired Confirmation Modal */}
-            {showHireConfirmModal && (
-                <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900/60 backdrop-blur-xs flex items-center justify-center p-4 z-50 animate-fade-in">
-                    <div className="bg-white rounded-3xl w-full max-w-md p-6 relative animate-zoom-in text-center space-y-4 border border-slate-200 shadow-2xl">
-                        <div className="mx-auto w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-blue-50 border border-blue-100 flex items-center justify-center text-blue-600">
-                            <CheckCircle2 className="w-8 h-8" />
-                        </div>
-                        
-                        <div className="space-y-2">
-                            <h4 className="font-extrabold text-lg text-slate-900">{t('confirm_hire_title', 'Confirm Hiring')}</h4>
-                            <p className="text-xs text-slate-600 leading-normal px-2">
-                                {t('confirm_hire_desc', 'Verify this worker with your needs and make sure to hire this worker. If hired, you can view this worker in the Hired Workers page.')}
-                            </p>
-                        </div>
-                        
-                        <div className="flex space-x-3 pt-2 text-xs font-bold">
-                            <button 
-                                type="button"
-                                onClick={() => setShowHireConfirmModal(false)}
-                                className="flex-1 py-3 border border-slate-200 hover:bg-slate-50 rounded-xl transition-colors"
-                            >
-                                {t('cancel', 'Cancel')}
-                            </button>
-                            <button 
-                                type="button"
-                                onClick={() => {
-                                    setShowHireConfirmModal(false);
-                                    handleMarkHired();
-                                }}
-                                className="flex-1 bg-emerald-600 hover:bg-emerald-700 text-white py-3 rounded-xl shadow-sm transition-colors"
-                            >
-                                {t('confirm_hire_action', 'Confirm Hire')}
-                            </button>
-                        </div>
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-            )}
+
 
         </EmployerLayout>
     );
diff --git a/tests/Feature/AnnouncementApiTest.php b/tests/Feature/AnnouncementApiTest.php
index 0a3e0ec..cdb9b96 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/AnnouncementApiTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/AnnouncementApiTest.php
@@ -432,5 +432,119 @@ public function test_employer_can_post_and_get_charity_announcement_with_contact
         $this->assertEquals('551234567', $myPostedAnn['charity_details']['contact_number']);
         $this->assertEquals('+971', $myPostedAnn['charity_details']['country_code']);
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Test web employer can create charity event with contact details.
+     */
+    public function test_web_employer_can_create_charity_event()
+    {
+        $response = $this->actingAs($this->employer)
+            ->post(route('employer.events.store'), [
+                'title' => 'Web Charity Camp',
+                'content' => 'Giving away free wellness items and tools.',
+                'provided_items' => 'Wellness Kits',
+                'event_date' => '2026-08-20',
+                'event_time' => '10:00 AM - 3:00 PM',
+                'location_details' => 'Safa Park, Dubai',
+                'location_pin' => 'https://maps.app.goo.gl/xyz',
+                'contact_person_name' => 'John Doe',
+                'contact_number' => '559876543',
+                'country_code' => '+971',
+            ]);
+
+        $response->assertStatus(302); // Redirect on success
+        
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas('announcements', [
+            'title' => 'Web Charity Camp',
+            'employer_id' => $this->employer->id,
+            'status' => 'pending',
+        ]);
+
+        $announcement = Announcement::where('title', 'Web Charity Camp')->first();
+        $this->assertNotNull($announcement);
+        $body = json_decode($announcement->body, true);
+        $this->assertEquals('John Doe', $body['contact_person_name']);
+        $this->assertEquals('559876543', $body['contact_number']);
+        $this->assertEquals('+971', $body['country_code']);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Test web admin can create charity event with contact details.
+     */
+    public function test_web_admin_can_create_charity_event()
+    {
+        $admin = User::create([
+            'name' => 'Admin User',
+            'email' => 'admin@example.com',
+            'password' => bcrypt('password'),
+            'role' => 'admin',
+        ]);
+
+        $response = $this->actingAs($admin)
+            ->withSession(['user' => $admin])
+            ->post(route('admin.events.store'), [
+                'title' => 'Admin Charity Camp',
+                'content' => 'Giving away free medical checkups.',
+                'provided_items' => 'Medical Checkups',
+                'event_date' => '2026-09-10',
+                'event_time' => '08:00 AM - 05:00 PM',
+                'location_details' => 'Community Center',
+                'location_pin' => 'https://maps.app.goo.gl/abc',
+                'contact_person_name' => 'Admin Coordinator',
+                'contact_number' => '501234567',
+                'country_code' => '+971',
+            ]);
+
+        $response->assertStatus(302); // Redirect on success
+
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas('announcements', [
+            'title' => 'Admin Charity Camp',
+            'status' => 'approved', // Admin events are auto-approved
+        ]);
+
+        $announcement = Announcement::where('title', 'Admin Charity Camp')->first();
+        $this->assertNotNull($announcement);
+        $body = json_decode($announcement->body, true);
+        $this->assertEquals('Admin Coordinator', $body['contact_person_name']);
+        $this->assertEquals('501234567', $body['contact_number']);
+        $this->assertEquals('+971', $body['country_code']);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Test admin approving announcement creates database notification for worker.
+     */
+    public function test_admin_approving_announcement_creates_database_notification()
+    {
+        $admin = User::create([
+            'name' => 'Admin User',
+            'email' => 'admin@example.com',
+            'password' => bcrypt('password'),
+            'role' => 'admin',
+        ]);
+
+        $announcement = Announcement::create([
+            'title' => 'Important Community Event',
+            'body' => 'Event description.',
+            'type' => 'Charity',
+            'employer_id' => $this->employer->id,
+            'status' => 'pending',
+        ]);
+
+        $this->assertEquals(0, $this->worker->notifications()->count());
+
+        $response = $this->actingAs($admin)
+            ->withSession(['user' => $admin])
+            ->post(route('admin.events.approve', $announcement->id));
+
+        $response->assertStatus(302);
+
+        // Verify database notification exists for worker
+        $this->assertEquals(1, $this->worker->notifications()->count());
+        $notification = $this->worker->notifications()->first();
+        $this->assertNotNull($notification);
+        $this->assertEquals('New Event: Important Community Event', $notification->data['title']);
+        $this->assertEquals('announcement', $notification->data['type']);
+        $this->assertEquals($announcement->id, $notification->data['announcement_id']);
+    }
 }
 
diff --git a/tests/Feature/NotificationApiTest.php b/tests/Feature/NotificationApiTest.php
index 507bdac..f967315 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/NotificationApiTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/NotificationApiTest.php
@@ -245,4 +245,64 @@ public function test_employer_can_delete_single_and_all_notifications()
         $response->assertJsonPath('success', true);
         $this->assertEquals(0, $employer->fresh()->notifications()->count());
     }
+
+    public function test_push_notification_sent_when_job_status_changes()
+    {
+        $worker = $this->createTestWorker();
+        $employer = $this->createTestEmployer();
+
+        $jobPost = \App\Models\JobPost::create([
+            'employer_id' => $employer->id,
+            'title' => 'Test Maid Job',
+            'main_profession' => 'Housekeeper',
+            'workers_needed' => 1,
+            'job_type' => 'Full Time',
+            'location' => 'Dubai',
+            'salary' => 2000,
+            'start_date' => now()->addDays(7),
+            'description' => 'Test description',
+            'status' => 'active',
+        ]);
+
+        \App\Models\JobApplication::create([
+            'worker_id' => $worker->id,
+            'job_id' => $jobPost->id,
+            'status' => 'applied'
+        ]);
+
+        $this->assertEquals(0, $worker->notifications()->count());
+
+        // Update JobPost status
+        $jobPost->update(['status' => 'closed']);
+
+        $notifications = $worker->fresh()->notifications;
+        $this->assertEquals(1, $notifications->count());
+        $notification = $notifications->first();
+        $this->assertEquals('Job Status Changed', $notification->data['title']);
+        $this->assertEquals('job_status_change', $notification->data['type']);
+        $this->assertEquals($jobPost->id, $notification->data['job_id']);
+        $this->assertEquals('active', $notification->data['old_status']);
+        $this->assertEquals('closed', $notification->data['new_status']);
+    }
+
+    public function test_push_notification_sent_when_worker_status_changes()
+    {
+        $worker = $this->createTestWorker([
+            'status' => 'active'
+        ]);
+
+        $this->assertEquals(0, $worker->notifications()->count());
+
+        // Update Worker status
+        $worker->update(['status' => 'Hired']);
+
+        $notifications = $worker->fresh()->notifications;
+        $this->assertEquals(1, $notifications->count());
+        $notification = $notifications->first();
+        $this->assertEquals('Profile Status Update', $notification->data['title']);
+        $this->assertEquals('worker_status_change', $notification->data['type']);
+        $this->assertEquals($worker->id, $notification->data['worker_id']);
+        $this->assertEquals('active', $notification->data['old_status']);
+        $this->assertEquals('Hired', $notification->data['new_status']);
+    }
 }
diff --git a/tests/Feature/WorkerJobApiTest.php b/tests/Feature/WorkerJobApiTest.php
index 2e1c935..2260bb4 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/WorkerJobApiTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/WorkerJobApiTest.php
@@ -821,6 +821,152 @@ public function test_worker_can_filter_and_sort_jobs()
         $response->assertJsonFragment(['title' => 'Full Time Plumber Job']);
         $response->assertJsonMissingExact(['title' => 'Contract Plumber Job']);
     }
+
+    public function test_candidate_status_update_sends_correct_notifications_to_worker()
+    {
+        // Fake Google OAuth and FCM endpoints
+        \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::fake([
+            'https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token' => \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::response(['access_token' => 'fake_token'], 200),
+            'https://fcm.googleapis.com/v1/projects/*' => \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::response(['name' => 'projects/migrant-fe5a7/messages/1234'], 200),
+        ]);
+
+        // Create standard credentials file dummy for FCMService if not exists
+        $credentialsPath = base_path('migrant-fe5a7-firebase-adminsdk-fbsvc-f8b365ecd0.json');
+        $createdFile = false;
+        if (!file_exists($credentialsPath)) {
+            file_put_contents($credentialsPath, json_encode([
+                'private_key' => "-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----\nMIIEvgIBADANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAASCBKgwggSkAgEAAoIBAQC3\n-----END PRIVATE KEY-----",
+                'client_email' => 'fake-fcm@migrant.iam.gserviceaccount.com',
+                'project_id' => 'migrant-fe5a7'
+            ]));
+            $createdFile = true;
+        }
+
+        // Give the worker an FCM token so FcmChannel is used
+        $this->worker->update(['fcm_token' => 'worker_test_fcm_token']);
+
+        // Create a job post
+        $job = JobPost::create([
+            'employer_id' => $this->employer->id,
+            'title' => 'Test Notification Job',
+            'location' => 'Dubai Marina',
+            'salary' => 3000,
+            'workers_needed' => 1,
+            'job_type' => 'Full Time',
+            'start_date' => now()->addDays(2),
+            'description' => 'Description here',
+            'status' => 'active',
+        ]);
+
+        // Apply for the job
+        $application = JobApplication::create([
+            'worker_id' => $this->worker->id,
+            'job_id' => $job->id,
+            'status' => 'applied'
+        ]);
+
+        // 1. Update status to 'shortlisted' via Web endpoint
+        $response = $this->actingAs($this->employer)
+            ->withSession(['user' => $this->employer])
+            ->post("/employer/candidates/{$application->id}/status", [
+                'status' => 'Shortlisted',
+                'notes' => 'Shortlist note'
+            ]);
+
+        $response->assertSessionHasNoErrors();
+        
+        // Assert that the database notification was created for worker
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas('notifications', [
+            'notifiable_id' => $this->worker->id,
+            'notifiable_type' => get_class($this->worker),
+        ]);
+
+        // Verify FCM request was triggered
+        \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::assertSent(function ($request) {
+            return str_contains($request->url(), 'messages:send') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['token'], 'worker_test_fcm_token') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['notification']['title'], 'Job Application Update') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['data']['type'], 'shortlisted');
+        });
+
+        // 2. Update status to 'applied' (Review) and assert notification type is 'review'
+        $response = $this->actingAs($this->employer)
+            ->withSession(['user' => $this->employer])
+            ->post("/employer/candidates/{$application->id}/status", [
+                'status' => 'Applied',
+                'notes' => 'Reviewing again'
+            ]);
+
+        $response->assertSessionHasNoErrors();
+
+        // Verify FCM request for 'review' was triggered
+        \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::assertSent(function ($request) {
+            return str_contains($request->url(), 'messages:send') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['token'], 'worker_test_fcm_token') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['data']['type'], 'review');
+        });
+
+        // Clean up temporary credentials file if we created it
+        if ($createdFile && file_exists($credentialsPath)) {
+            unlink($credentialsPath);
+        }
+    }
+
+    public function test_direct_hiring_sends_correct_notifications_to_worker()
+    {
+        // Fake Google OAuth and FCM endpoints
+        \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::fake([
+            'https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token' => \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::response(['access_token' => 'fake_token'], 200),
+            'https://fcm.googleapis.com/v1/projects/*' => \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::response(['name' => 'projects/migrant-fe5a7/messages/1234'], 200),
+        ]);
+
+        $credentialsPath = base_path('migrant-fe5a7-firebase-adminsdk-fbsvc-f8b365ecd0.json');
+        $createdFile = false;
+        if (!file_exists($credentialsPath)) {
+            file_put_contents($credentialsPath, json_encode([
+                'private_key' => "-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----\nMIIEvgIBADANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAASCBKgwggSkAgEAAoIBAQC3\n-----END PRIVATE KEY-----",
+                'client_email' => 'fake-fcm@migrant.iam.gserviceaccount.com',
+                'project_id' => 'migrant-fe5a7'
+            ]));
+            $createdFile = true;
+        }
+
+        $this->worker->update(['fcm_token' => 'worker_test_fcm_token']);
+
+        // 1. Create a direct Job Offer for the worker
+        $offer = \App\Models\JobOffer::create([
+            'employer_id' => $this->employer->id,
+            'worker_id' => $this->worker->id,
+            'work_date' => now()->format('Y-m-d'),
+            'location' => 'Dubai',
+            'salary' => 3000,
+            'notes' => 'Direct sponsoring',
+            'status' => 'pending',
+        ]);
+
+        // Send a status update to 'Hired' via CandidateController (maps to pending for direct offers)
+        $response = $this->actingAs($this->employer)
+            ->withSession(['user' => $this->employer])
+            ->post("/employer/candidates/offer_{$offer->id}/status", [
+                'status' => 'Hired',
+                'notes' => 'Re-initiating direct hire offer'
+            ]);
+
+        $response->assertSessionHasNoErrors();
+
+        // Verify FCM request for 'direct_hire_request' was triggered with correct text
+        \Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http::assertSent(function ($request) {
+            return str_contains($request->url(), 'messages:send') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['token'], 'worker_test_fcm_token') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['notification']['title'], 'Direct Hiring Offer') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['notification']['body'], 'wants to hire you. Do you want to accept this job offer?') &&
+                str_contains($request['message']['data']['type'], 'direct_hire_request');
+        });
+
+        if ($createdFile && file_exists($credentialsPath)) {
+            unlink($credentialsPath);
+        }
+    }
 }