complete story 1.3 with qa test & added future recommendations to the dev

app/Models/User.php

@@ -109,6 +109,14 @@ class User extends Authenticatable
         return $this->isIndividual() || $this->isCompany();
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Check if user is active.
+     */
+    public function isActive(): bool
+    {
+        return $this->status === UserStatus::Active;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Scope to filter admin users.
      */