diff --git a/app/build.gradle b/app/build.gradle
index c6370e874..137c9b427 100644
--- a/app/build.gradle
+++ b/app/build.gradle
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ ext {
     parcelerVersion = "1.1.13"
     retrofit2Version = "2.9.0"
     roomVersion = "2.5.1"
-    workVersion = "2.7.1"
+    workVersion = "2.8.1"
     markwonVersion = "4.6.2"
     espressoVersion = "3.5.1"
 }