diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/OrganizationController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/OrganizationController.php
index a046535b..4475acc1 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/OrganizationController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/OrganizationController.php
@@ -46,6 +46,9 @@ public function update(Organization $organization, OrganizationUpdateRequest $re
         if ($request->getEmployeesCanSeeBillableRates() !== null) {
             $organization->employees_can_see_billable_rates = $request->getEmployeesCanSeeBillableRates();
         }
+        if ($request->getEmployeesCanManageTasks() !== null) {
+            $organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = $request->getEmployeesCanManageTasks();
+        }
         if ($request->getNumberFormat() !== null) {
             $organization->number_format = $request->getNumberFormat();
         }
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/TaskController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/TaskController.php
index 8c90f215..68a371ed 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/TaskController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/TaskController.php
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 use App\Http\Resources\V1\Task\TaskCollection;
 use App\Http\Resources\V1\Task\TaskResource;
 use App\Models\Organization;
+use App\Models\Project;
 use App\Models\Task;
 use Illuminate\Auth\Access\AuthorizationException;
 use Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse;
@@ -27,6 +28,26 @@ protected function checkPermission(Organization $organization, string $permissio
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Check scoped permission and verify user has access to the project
+     *
+     * @throws AuthorizationException
+     */
+    private function checkScopedPermissionForProject(Organization $organization, Project $project, string $permission): void
+    {
+        $this->checkPermission($organization, $permission);
+
+        $user = $this->user();
+        $hasAccess = Project::query()
+            ->where('id', $project->id)
+            ->visibleByEmployee($user)
+            ->exists();
+
+        if (! $hasAccess) {
+            throw new AuthorizationException('You do not have permission to '.$permission.' in this project.');
+        }
+    }
+
     /**
      * Get tasks
      *
@@ -75,7 +96,15 @@ public function index(Organization $organization, TaskIndexRequest $request): Ta
      */
     public function store(Organization $organization, TaskStoreRequest $request): JsonResource
     {
-        $this->checkPermission($organization, 'tasks:create');
+        /** @var Project $project */
+        $project = Project::query()->findOrFail($request->input('project_id'));
+
+        if ($this->hasPermission($organization, 'tasks:create:all')) {
+            $this->checkPermission($organization, 'tasks:create:all');
+        } else {
+            $this->checkScopedPermissionForProject($organization, $project, 'tasks:create');
+        }
+
         $task = new Task;
         $task->name = $request->input('name');
         $task->project_id = $request->input('project_id');
@@ -97,7 +126,17 @@ public function store(Organization $organization, TaskStoreRequest $request): Js
      */
     public function update(Organization $organization, Task $task, TaskUpdateRequest $request): JsonResource
     {
-        $this->checkPermission($organization, 'tasks:update', $task);
+        // Check task belongs to organization
+        if ($task->organization_id !== $organization->id) {
+            throw new AuthorizationException('Task does not belong to organization');
+        }
+
+        if ($this->hasPermission($organization, 'tasks:update:all')) {
+            $this->checkPermission($organization, 'tasks:update:all');
+        } else {
+            $this->checkScopedPermissionForProject($organization, $task->project, 'tasks:update');
+        }
+
         $task->name = $request->input('name');
         if ($this->canAccessPremiumFeatures($organization) && $request->has('estimated_time')) {
             $task->estimated_time = $request->getEstimatedTime();
@@ -119,7 +158,16 @@ public function update(Organization $organization, Task $task, TaskUpdateRequest
      */
     public function destroy(Organization $organization, Task $task): JsonResponse
     {
-        $this->checkPermission($organization, 'tasks:delete', $task);
+        // Check task belongs to organization
+        if ($task->organization_id !== $organization->id) {
+            throw new AuthorizationException('Task does not belong to organization');
+        }
+
+        if ($this->hasPermission($organization, 'tasks:delete:all')) {
+            $this->checkPermission($organization, 'tasks:delete:all');
+        } else {
+            $this->checkScopedPermissionForProject($organization, $task->project, 'tasks:delete');
+        }
 
         if ($task->timeEntries()->exists()) {
             throw new EntityStillInUseApiException('task', 'time_entry');
diff --git a/app/Http/Requests/V1/Organization/OrganizationUpdateRequest.php b/app/Http/Requests/V1/Organization/OrganizationUpdateRequest.php
index 042fcfc0..4def93fe 100644
--- a/app/Http/Requests/V1/Organization/OrganizationUpdateRequest.php
+++ b/app/Http/Requests/V1/Organization/OrganizationUpdateRequest.php
@@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ public function rules(): array
             'employees_can_see_billable_rates' => [
                 'boolean',
             ],
+            'employees_can_manage_tasks' => [
+                'boolean',
+            ],
             'prevent_overlapping_time_entries' => [
                 'boolean',
             ],
@@ -102,6 +105,11 @@ public function getEmployeesCanSeeBillableRates(): ?bool
         return $this->has('employees_can_see_billable_rates') ? $this->boolean('employees_can_see_billable_rates') : null;
     }
 
+    public function getEmployeesCanManageTasks(): ?bool
+    {
+        return $this->has('employees_can_manage_tasks') ? $this->boolean('employees_can_manage_tasks') : null;
+    }
+
     public function getPreventOverlappingTimeEntries(): ?bool
     {
         return $this->has('prevent_overlapping_time_entries') ? $this->boolean('prevent_overlapping_time_entries') : null;
diff --git a/app/Http/Resources/V1/Organization/OrganizationResource.php b/app/Http/Resources/V1/Organization/OrganizationResource.php
index e7baa9e9..4faa9e2f 100644
--- a/app/Http/Resources/V1/Organization/OrganizationResource.php
+++ b/app/Http/Resources/V1/Organization/OrganizationResource.php
@@ -53,6 +53,8 @@ public function toArray(Request $request): array
             'billable_rate' => $this->showBillableRate ? $this->resource->billable_rate : null,
             /** @var bool $employees_can_see_billable_rates Can members of the organization with role "employee" see the billable rates */
             'employees_can_see_billable_rates' => $this->resource->employees_can_see_billable_rates,
+            /** @var bool $employees_can_manage_tasks Can members of the organization with role "employee" manage tasks in public projects and projects they are assigned to */
+            'employees_can_manage_tasks' => $this->resource->employees_can_manage_tasks,
             /** @var bool $prevent_overlapping_time_entries Prevent creating overlapping time entries (only new entries) */
             'prevent_overlapping_time_entries' => $this->resource->prevent_overlapping_time_entries,
             /** @var string $currency Currency code (ISO 4217) */
diff --git a/app/Models/Organization.php b/app/Models/Organization.php
index 35710e10..3cfab262 100644
--- a/app/Models/Organization.php
+++ b/app/Models/Organization.php
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
  * @property int|null $billable_rate
  * @property string $user_id
  * @property bool $employees_can_see_billable_rates
+ * @property bool $employees_can_manage_tasks
  * @property User $owner
  * @property Carbon|null $created_at
  * @property Carbon|null $updated_at
@@ -70,6 +71,7 @@ class Organization extends JetstreamTeam implements AuditableContract
         'personal_team' => 'boolean',
         'currency' => 'string',
         'employees_can_see_billable_rates' => 'boolean',
+        'employees_can_manage_tasks' => 'boolean',
         'prevent_overlapping_time_entries' => 'boolean',
         'number_format' => NumberFormat::class,
         'currency_format' => CurrencyFormat::class,
diff --git a/app/Providers/JetstreamServiceProvider.php b/app/Providers/JetstreamServiceProvider.php
index 610c2fd3..6a2fb0c4 100644
--- a/app/Providers/JetstreamServiceProvider.php
+++ b/app/Providers/JetstreamServiceProvider.php
@@ -94,8 +94,11 @@ protected function configurePermissions(): void
             'tasks:view',
             'tasks:view:all',
             'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
             'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
             'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
             'time-entries:view:all',
             'time-entries:create:all',
             'time-entries:update:all',
@@ -158,8 +161,11 @@ protected function configurePermissions(): void
             'tasks:view',
             'tasks:view:all',
             'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
             'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
             'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
             'time-entries:view:all',
             'time-entries:create:all',
             'time-entries:update:all',
@@ -219,8 +225,11 @@ protected function configurePermissions(): void
             'tasks:view',
             'tasks:view:all',
             'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
             'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
             'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
             'time-entries:view:all',
             'time-entries:create:all',
             'time-entries:update:all',
diff --git a/app/Service/PermissionStore.php b/app/Service/PermissionStore.php
index 754badcd..d346691c 100644
--- a/app/Service/PermissionStore.php
+++ b/app/Service/PermissionStore.php
@@ -71,7 +71,19 @@ private function getPermissionsByUser(Organization $organization, User $user): a
         /** @var Role|null $roleObj */
         $roleObj = Jetstream::findRole($role);
 
-        return $roleObj->permissions ?? [];
+        $permissions = $roleObj->permissions ?? [];
+
+        // If the organization allows employees to manage tasks and the user is an employee,
+        // add the task management permissions for accessible projects
+        if ($role === \App\Enums\Role::Employee->value && $organization->employees_can_manage_tasks) {
+            $permissions = array_merge($permissions, [
+                'tasks:create',
+                'tasks:update',
+                'tasks:delete',
+            ]);
+        }
+
+        return $permissions;
     }
 
     /**
diff --git a/database/migrations/2025_10_24_120845_add_employees_can_manage_tasks_to_organizations_table.php b/database/migrations/2025_10_24_120845_add_employees_can_manage_tasks_to_organizations_table.php
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b3e5f421
--- /dev/null
+++ b/database/migrations/2025_10_24_120845_add_employees_can_manage_tasks_to_organizations_table.php
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+<?php
+
+declare(strict_types=1);
+
+use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
+use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
+
+return new class extends Migration
+{
+    /**
+     * Run the migrations.
+     */
+    public function up(): void
+    {
+        Schema::table('organizations', function (Blueprint $table): void {
+            $table->boolean('employees_can_manage_tasks')->default(false)->after('employees_can_see_billable_rates');
+        });
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Reverse the migrations.
+     */
+    public function down(): void
+    {
+        Schema::table('organizations', function (Blueprint $table): void {
+            $table->dropColumn('employees_can_manage_tasks');
+        });
+    }
+};
diff --git a/resources/js/Pages/Teams/Partials/OrganizationTimeEntrySettings.vue b/resources/js/Pages/Teams/Partials/OrganizationTimeEntrySettings.vue
index ff7264e7..0cb1b434 100644
--- a/resources/js/Pages/Teams/Partials/OrganizationTimeEntrySettings.vue
+++ b/resources/js/Pages/Teams/Partials/OrganizationTimeEntrySettings.vue
@@ -14,13 +14,18 @@ const { updateOrganization } = store;
 const { organization } = storeToRefs(store);
 const queryClient = useQueryClient();
 
-const form = ref<{ prevent_overlapping_time_entries: boolean }>({
+const form = ref<{
+    prevent_overlapping_time_entries: boolean;
+    employees_can_manage_tasks: boolean;
+}>({
     prevent_overlapping_time_entries: false,
+    employees_can_manage_tasks: false,
 });
 
 onMounted(async () => {
     form.value.prevent_overlapping_time_entries =
         organization.value?.prevent_overlapping_time_entries ?? false;
+    form.value.employees_can_manage_tasks = organization.value?.employees_can_manage_tasks ?? false;
 });
 
 const mutation = useMutation({
@@ -33,22 +38,22 @@ const mutation = useMutation({
 async function submit() {
     await mutation.mutateAsync({
         prevent_overlapping_time_entries: form.value.prevent_overlapping_time_entries,
+        employees_can_manage_tasks: form.value.employees_can_manage_tasks,
     });
 }
 </script>
 
 <template>
     <FormSection>
-        <template #title>Time Entry Settings</template>
+        <template #title>Organization Settings</template>
         <template #description>
-            Disallow overlapping time entries for members of this organization. When enabled, users
-            cannot create new time entries that overlap with their existing ones. This only affects
-            newly created entries.
+            Configure various settings for your organization, including time entry and task
+            management permissions.
         </template>
 
         <template #form>
             <div class="col-span-6">
-                <div class="col-span-6 sm:col-span-4">
+                <div class="col-span-6 sm:col-span-4 space-y-4">
                     <div class="flex items-center space-x-2">
                         <Checkbox
                             id="preventOverlappingTimeEntries"
@@ -57,6 +62,14 @@ async function submit() {
                             for="preventOverlappingTimeEntries"
                             value="Prevent overlapping time entries (new entries only)" />
                     </div>
+                    <div class="flex items-center space-x-2">
+                        <Checkbox
+                            id="employeesCanManageTasks"
+                            v-model:checked="form.employees_can_manage_tasks" />
+                        <InputLabel
+                            for="employeesCanManageTasks"
+                            value="Allow Employees to manage tasks" />
+                    </div>
                 </div>
             </div>
         </template>
diff --git a/resources/js/packages/api/src/openapi.json.client.ts b/resources/js/packages/api/src/openapi.json.client.ts
index 2b524944..d9599d29 100644
--- a/resources/js/packages/api/src/openapi.json.client.ts
+++ b/resources/js/packages/api/src/openapi.json.client.ts
@@ -317,6 +317,7 @@ const OrganizationResource = z
         is_personal: z.boolean(),
         billable_rate: z.union([z.number(), z.null()]),
         employees_can_see_billable_rates: z.boolean(),
+        employees_can_manage_tasks: z.boolean(),
         prevent_overlapping_time_entries: z.boolean(),
         currency: z.string(),
         currency_symbol: z.string(),
@@ -332,6 +333,7 @@ const OrganizationUpdateRequest = z
         name: z.string().max(255),
         billable_rate: z.union([z.number(), z.null()]),
         employees_can_see_billable_rates: z.boolean(),
+        employees_can_manage_tasks: z.boolean(),
         prevent_overlapping_time_entries: z.boolean(),
         number_format: NumberFormat,
         currency_format: CurrencyFormat,
diff --git a/tests/Unit/Endpoint/Api/V1/TaskEndpointTest.php b/tests/Unit/Endpoint/Api/V1/TaskEndpointTest.php
index e1ed06e9..82e7b289 100644
--- a/tests/Unit/Endpoint/Api/V1/TaskEndpointTest.php
+++ b/tests/Unit/Endpoint/Api/V1/TaskEndpointTest.php
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ public function test_store_endpoint_fails_if_task_with_same_name_already_exists_
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create([
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ public function test_store_endpoint_creates_new_task_even_if_task_with_same_name
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         $otherProject = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ public function test_store_endpoint_creates_new_task_if_user_has_permission_to_c
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -376,7 +376,7 @@ public function test_store_endpoint_ignores_estimated_time_if_pro_features_are_d
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ public function test_store_endpoint_can_store_with_estimated_time_with_pro_featu
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:create',
+            'tasks:create:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_fails_if_task_with_same_name_already_exists
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         $name = 'Task 1';
@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_updates_task_if_task_with_same_name_already
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         $otherProject = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_updates_task_if_user_has_permission(): void
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_can_set_task_to_done(): void
         $now = Carbon::now();
         $this->travelTo($now);
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -570,7 +570,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_can_set_task_to_not_done(): void
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isDone()->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_ignores_estimated_time_if_pro_features_are_
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ public function test_update_endpoint_can_update_estimated_time_with_pro_features
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:update',
+            'tasks:update:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -650,7 +650,7 @@ public function test_delete_endpoint_deletes_tasks_if_user_has_permission(): voi
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -669,7 +669,7 @@ public function test_destroy_endpoint_fails_if_task_is_still_in_use_by_a_time_en
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
         TimeEntry::factory()->forMember($data->member)->forTask($task)->forOrganization($data->organization)->create();
@@ -707,10 +707,10 @@ public function test_delete_endpoint_fails_if_task_does_not_belong_to_organizati
     {
         // Arrange
         $data = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
         ]);
         $otherData = $this->createUserWithPermission([
-            'tasks:delete',
+            'tasks:delete:all',
         ]);
         $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($otherData->organization)->create();
         Passport::actingAs($data->user);
@@ -724,4 +724,274 @@ public function test_delete_endpoint_fails_if_task_does_not_belong_to_organizati
             'id' => $task->getKey(),
         ]);
     }
+
+    public function test_store_endpoint_allows_employee_to_create_task_in_public_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPublic()->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->postJson(route('api.v1.tasks.store', [$data->organization->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertStatus(201);
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+            'organization_id' => $data->organization->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_store_endpoint_allows_employee_to_create_task_in_accessible_private_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPrivate()->create();
+        ProjectMember::factory()->forProject($project)->forMember($data->member)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->postJson(route('api.v1.tasks.store', [$data->organization->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertStatus(201);
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+            'organization_id' => $data->organization->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_store_endpoint_fails_for_employee_creating_task_in_inaccessible_private_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPrivate()->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->postJson(route('api.v1.tasks.store', [$data->organization->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertForbidden();
+        $this->assertDatabaseMissing(Task::class, [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_store_endpoint_fails_for_employee_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_disabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = false;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPublic()->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->postJson(route('api.v1.tasks.store', [$data->organization->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+            'project_id' => $project->getKey(),
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertForbidden();
+        $this->assertDatabaseMissing(Task::class, [
+            'name' => 'Employee Task',
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_update_endpoint_allows_employee_to_update_task_in_public_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPublic()->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->putJson(route('api.v1.tasks.update', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Updated by Employee',
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertStatus(200);
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+            'name' => 'Updated by Employee',
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_update_endpoint_allows_employee_to_update_task_in_accessible_private_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPrivate()->create();
+        ProjectMember::factory()->forProject($project)->forMember($data->member)->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->putJson(route('api.v1.tasks.update', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Updated by Employee',
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertStatus(200);
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+            'name' => 'Updated by Employee',
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_update_endpoint_fails_for_employee_updating_task_in_inaccessible_private_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPrivate()->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        $originalName = $task->name;
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->putJson(route('api.v1.tasks.update', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Updated by Employee',
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertForbidden();
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+            'name' => $originalName,
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_update_endpoint_fails_for_employee_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_disabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = false;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPublic()->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        $originalName = $task->name;
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->putJson(route('api.v1.tasks.update', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]), [
+            'name' => 'Updated by Employee',
+        ]);
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertForbidden();
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+            'name' => $originalName,
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_delete_endpoint_allows_employee_to_delete_task_in_public_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPublic()->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->deleteJson(route('api.v1.tasks.destroy', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]));
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertStatus(204);
+        $this->assertDatabaseMissing(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_delete_endpoint_allows_employee_to_delete_task_in_accessible_private_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPrivate()->create();
+        ProjectMember::factory()->forProject($project)->forMember($data->member)->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->deleteJson(route('api.v1.tasks.destroy', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]));
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertStatus(204);
+        $this->assertDatabaseMissing(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_delete_endpoint_fails_for_employee_deleting_task_in_inaccessible_private_project_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = true;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPrivate()->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->deleteJson(route('api.v1.tasks.destroy', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]));
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertForbidden();
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function test_delete_endpoint_fails_for_employee_when_employees_can_manage_tasks_is_disabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $data = $this->createUserWithRole(\App\Enums\Role::Employee);
+        $data->organization->employees_can_manage_tasks = false;
+        $data->organization->save();
+        $project = Project::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->isPublic()->create();
+        $task = Task::factory()->forOrganization($data->organization)->forProject($project)->create();
+        Passport::actingAs($data->user);
+
+        // Act
+        $response = $this->deleteJson(route('api.v1.tasks.destroy', [$data->organization->getKey(), $task->getKey()]));
+
+        // Assert
+        $response->assertForbidden();
+        $this->assertDatabaseHas(Task::class, [
+            'id' => $task->getKey(),
+        ]);
+    }
 }
diff --git a/tests/Unit/Service/PermissionStoreTest.php b/tests/Unit/Service/PermissionStoreTest.php
index 499795b7..ad98cf27 100644
--- a/tests/Unit/Service/PermissionStoreTest.php
+++ b/tests/Unit/Service/PermissionStoreTest.php
@@ -124,4 +124,88 @@ public function test_get_permissions_method_returns_permissions_when_user_belong
         // Assert
         $this->assertSame(Jetstream::findRole(Role::Employee->value)->permissions, $result);
     }
+
+    public function test_employee_does_not_have_task_permissions_by_default(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $organization = Organization::factory()->create([
+            'employees_can_manage_tasks' => false,
+        ]);
+        $user = User::factory()->create();
+        $organization->users()->attach($user, ['role' => Role::Employee->value]);
+        $permissionStore = new PermissionStore;
+        $this->actingAs($user);
+
+        // Act & Assert
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:create'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:update'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:delete'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:create:all'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:update:all'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:delete:all'));
+    }
+
+    public function test_employee_has_task_permissions_when_organization_allows_it(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $organization = Organization::factory()->create([
+            'employees_can_manage_tasks' => true,
+        ]);
+        $user = User::factory()->create();
+        $organization->users()->attach($user, ['role' => Role::Employee->value]);
+        $permissionStore = new PermissionStore;
+        $this->actingAs($user);
+
+        // Act & Assert
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:create'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:update'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:delete'));
+        // Should NOT have the :all permissions
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:create:all'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:update:all'));
+        $this->assertFalse($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:delete:all'));
+    }
+
+    public function test_non_employee_roles_are_not_affected_by_employees_can_manage_tasks_setting(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $organization = Organization::factory()->create([
+            'employees_can_manage_tasks' => false,
+        ]);
+        $admin = User::factory()->create();
+        $organization->users()->attach($admin, ['role' => Role::Admin->value]);
+        $permissionStore = new PermissionStore;
+        $this->actingAs($admin);
+
+        // Act & Assert - Admin should have task permissions regardless of the setting
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:create'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:update'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:delete'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:create:all'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:update:all'));
+        $this->assertTrue($permissionStore->has($organization, 'tasks:delete:all'));
+    }
+
+    public function test_get_permissions_includes_task_permissions_for_employee_when_enabled(): void
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        $organization = Organization::factory()->create([
+            'employees_can_manage_tasks' => true,
+        ]);
+        $user = User::factory()->create();
+        $organization->users()->attach($user, ['role' => Role::Employee->value]);
+        $permissionStore = new PermissionStore;
+        $this->actingAs($user);
+
+        // Act
+        $result = $permissionStore->getPermissions($organization);
+
+        // Assert
+        $this->assertContains('tasks:create', $result);
+        $this->assertContains('tasks:update', $result);
+        $this->assertContains('tasks:delete', $result);
+        $this->assertNotContains('tasks:create:all', $result);
+        $this->assertNotContains('tasks:update:all', $result);
+        $this->assertNotContains('tasks:delete:all', $result);
+    }
 }