Apr 27, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Have been injured while working on a government contract overseas? If so, you may be entitled to compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA). The DBA provides workers’ compensation benefits to employees working on government contracts outside the...
Apr 20, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Did you know that PTSD is three times more common in people who work in US government agencies abroad? While most believe this applies only to service members, it also applies to interpreters and defense contractors. One of the most important decisions you...
Apr 13, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Studies indicate that exposure to hazardous substances or environments was a factor in 36,840 job injuries in 2020 – a year with one of the most off-days. Working overseas for the U.S. government or its contractors can be risky, which is why the Defense Base...
Apr 6, 2023 | Defense Base Act
If you work as a defense contractor or an interpreter, it pays to understand your rights and legal protections. One type of protection designated for people in these roles is the Defense Base Act (DBA). As its name suggests, this act covers employees working on US...
Mar 23, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
In 2021, out of the 6 million veterans who served the nation, around 10% of men (or 10 out of every 100) and 19% of women (or 19 out of every 100) experienced PTSD. If you are a civilian contractor or employee working on a Defense Base Act (DBA) site and...
Mar 16, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
It’s estimated that one in eleven people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime, and the possibility of defense contract workers developing it is shockingly high. If you’re a civilian employee that developed PTSD or were injured while...
