Texas city software conversion spurs overtime request
In the midst of implementing Odyssey data entry software for the Rockford City Courthouse in Texas, District Clerk Pam Heard requested that Aransas County commissioners provide overtime pay for employees involved in the changeover.
The new software was announced in 2010, inducing concerns about the problems of those already using the software. While many department heads opposed implementation of the new program, the changeover went forward as voted by county commissioners.
Once fully operational, the program will help integrate departmental information for criminal and civil cases, an initiative almost eight years in the marking, according to The Rockport Pilot.
Because of the time-consuming process, Heard requested authorization for at least eight hours of overtime per employee for those associated with the conversion. In an interview with the newspaper, she said that providing overtime in lieu of compensatory time off would be "a very nice gesture." Commissioners normally only allow overtime in emergency situations, so if approved, Heard's request would set a precedent.
Commissioner Charles Smith denied the request until a later date when the software has been completely converted.
Employers may not always have the budget to allow workers overtime hours. While workplace policies differ, it is always necessary to maintain employee time records with time and attendance software.
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