diff --git a/tests/test_api.py b/tests/test_api.py
index 75738c5..71b937f 100644
--- a/tests/test_api.py
+++ b/tests/test_api.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ def test_health_returns_versions():
     response = TestClient(app).get("/api/health")
 
     assert response.status_code == 200
-    assert response.json()["backend_version"] == "0.8.6"
+    assert response.json()["backend_version"] == "0.8.8"
 
 
 def test_api_employees_and_stats_require_admin_session():