Impact of COVID-19 on Law Enforcement
Total Credits: 1.25 Illinois
- Categories:
- Labor Law | Labor Relations
- Speakers:
- David Amerson | David A. Johnson | Felicia Frazier | Keith A. Karlson
- Duration:
- 75
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Product Type:
- Video Replay
- License:
Description
With COVID-19 cases spiking across the country, first responders are some of the most vulnerable. The panel will discuss the many labor issues surrounding COVID 19 and Law Enforcement such as: HIPPA and Privacy Concerns balanced against public safety/Officer’s “Right to Know”/Attorney General Opinions/Litigations Outcomes/PEDA, PSEBA , Disability Pension and FFCRA/ Workers Compensation/ Hazard Differential Pay and distinction between workplace and off duty exposure/Quarantines and Mandatory Testing.
Speaker
David Amerson Related Seminars and Products
Staff Attorney
Policemen's Benevolent & Protective Association of IL
David Amerson is a staff attorney with the Police Benevolent Labor Committee. David is also the Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section Council, and is an adjunct faculty member with the University of Illinois’ Labor Education Program. Previously, David was the coordinator of AFSCME Retirees - Chapter 31, and Executive Vice-President of the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans. He has also represented federal workers in the legal department of the AFGE, and as a legal advisor to the Graduate Employee Organization (IFT-AFT). Additionally, David provides legal counsel to a number of national non-profits. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois- College of Law and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Felicia Frazier Related Seminars and Products
Partner
Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd.
Felicia L. Frazier is a managing partner at Odelson & Sterk, Ltd. where she provides experienced counsel in the areas of school, municipal, and labor law. A graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in psychology, she earned her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School. Previously, Ms. Frazier served as Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a trial attorney, she prosecuted hundreds of cases in both bench and jury trials. In addition, she provided domestic battery training for Area 4 Police Headquarters personnel. Ms. Frazier presently serves as general counsel to numerous school districts, as well as village attorney for multiple municipalities. Her public sector experience includes personnel issues, labor and employment matters, and contract negotiations. She represents employers in state and local labor board hearings, as well as grievance and arbitration hearings. Ms. Frazier has served as a speaker at school and municipal conferences on topics including employee discipline, discharge, pension related issues, and social media. She has also conducted training programs for a variety of employers on labor and employment law issues. Ms. Frazier is a member of the Illinois Council of School Attorneys and the Illinois State Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Along with her husband and two children, Ms. Frazier volunteers at homeless shelters and food pantries.
