diff --git a/apps/web/app/(dashboard)/issues/page.test.tsx b/apps/web/app/(dashboard)/issues/page.test.tsx
index 64372832..6866d60f 100644
--- a/apps/web/app/(dashboard)/issues/page.test.tsx
+++ b/apps/web/app/(dashboard)/issues/page.test.tsx
@@ -310,12 +310,13 @@ describe("IssuesPage", () => {
     expect(screen.getByText("Priority: All")).toBeInTheDocument();
   });
 
-  it("shows empty state when no issues match", () => {
+  it("shows empty board view when no issues exist", () => {
     mockStoreState.loading = false;
     mockStoreState.issues = [];
 
     render(<IssuesPage />);
 
-    expect(screen.getByText("No matching issues")).toBeInTheDocument();
+    // Should still render the board/list view, not a "no issues" message
+    expect(screen.queryByText("No matching issues")).not.toBeInTheDocument();
   });
 });