diff --git a/fusion_clock/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-31-dashboard-redesign-design.md b/fusion_clock/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-31-dashboard-redesign-design.md
index 98e50047..add45589 100644
--- a/fusion_clock/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-31-dashboard-redesign-design.md
+++ b/fusion_clock/docs/superpowers/specs/2026-05-31-dashboard-redesign-design.md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ The dashboard renders **bands**, gated by role. The hard rule: **a regular emplo
 | **— employee view ends here —** | | | |
 | Team KPIs — Present / Absent / Late / Pending | ❌ | ✅ direct reports | ✅ org-wide |
 | Currently Clocked In roster | ❌ | ✅ direct reports | ✅ everyone |
-| Needs Attention (absences, pending reasons, requests, very-late) | ❌ | ✅ their team | ✅ org-wide |
+| Needs Attention (genuine absences, pending reasons, pending corrections) | ❌ | ✅ their team | ✅ org-wide |
 | Quick Actions | own (clock/leave/correction/timesheets) | + team views | + Reports / Settings |
 
 **Scoping rule (server-side, never client-trusted):**
@@ -97,12 +97,13 @@ Single endpoint, reworked: **`POST /fusion_clock/dashboard_data`** (`type='jsonr
   "team": null | {                      # present ONLY for team_lead / manager
     "scope": "team" | "org",
     "total_employees": int,
-    "present_count": int,
-    "absent_count": int,
+    "present_count": int,               # distinct employees with an attendance today
+    "on_leave_count": int,              # approved leave covering today (leave_date <= today <= date_to)
+    "absent_count": int,                # genuine no-shows = total - present - on_leave (matches absence cron)
     "late_count": int,                  # late_clock_in logs today, scoped
-    "pending_reasons": int,             # scoped
-    "pending_approvals": int,           # scoped: pending corrections + pending leaves
-    "very_late_count": int,             # scoped, today
+    "pending_reasons": int,             # scoped (owe an auto-clock-out explanation)
+    "pending_approvals": int,           # scoped: fusion.clock.correction state='pending'
+                                        #   (leaves are auto-approved — nothing to approve)
     "clocked_in": [
       {"employee": str, "check_in": str, "location": str, "late": bool}
     ]