Why are Wayne County deputy sheriffs suing over payroll?

Deputy sheriffs are suing due to alleged widespread payroll errors after a switch to Oracle software, which they claim resulted in underpayment of wages, overtime, and holiday pay.

When did the Oracle payroll issues begin for Wayne County deputies?

The payroll issues reportedly began in mid-2024, shortly after the Wayne County Sheriff's Office transitioned from PeopleSoft to Oracle payroll software.

What does the class-action lawsuit filed by Wayne County deputies seek?

The lawsuit seeks recovery of unpaid wages, overtime, benefits, liquidated damages, statutory penalties, and injunctive relief for payroll corrections.

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Oracle Payroll Glitch Shortchanges Hundreds of Deputies

7 Feb

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Summary

Hundreds of deputy sheriffs were underpaid due to Oracle payroll software errors.
The ongoing issues since mid-2024 have led to shorted overtime and holiday pay.
A federal class-action lawsuit seeks unpaid wages, damages, and corrected pay.

Oracle Payroll Glitch Shortchanges Hundreds of Deputies

Hundreds of deputy sheriffs in Wayne County, Michigan, are suing over alleged widespread payroll errors following a switch to Oracle software in mid-2024. The class-action lawsuit claims the transition was "chaotic and riddled with errors," leading to deputies being underpaid for overtime, holiday work, and regular wages. Some instances reportedly involved paychecks of mere cents or less than minimum wage, with accumulated leave balances also being deleted.

Deputies have repeatedly reported the issues to payroll staff, but claims of promised fixes have not materialized. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, seeks recovery of unpaid wages, overtime, benefits, liquidated damages, and other penalties. Wayne County and its Sheriff's Office are named as defendants, though Oracle itself is not.