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400 Michigan Deputies Sue Over Payroll Problems with Oracle

2/7/2026

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More than 400 deputy sheriffs in Wayne County, Michigan, filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wayne County and Oracle over payroll issues.
Since switching to Oracle's software in June 2024, deputies have reported being shorted on overtime, holiday pay, and regular wages.
The plaintiffs Yonnell Haston and Bernard Muhammad seek unpaid wages, damages, and injunctive relief for payroll corrections.
Oracle has faced similar complaints in other cities, but it is not named as a defendant in this case.

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More than 400 deputy sheriffs in Wayne County, Michigan, filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wayne County and Oracle over payroll issues.
Since switching to Oracle's software in June 2024, deputies have reported being shorted on overtime, holiday pay, and regular wages.
The plaintiffs Yonnell Haston and Bernard Muhammad seek unpaid wages, damages, and injunctive relief for payroll corrections.
Oracle has faced similar complaints in other cities, but it is not named as a defendant in this case.