Aug 4, 2023 | Defense Base Act
The Defense Base Act was passed in 1941 to protect overseas employees working for private employers on United States military bases. The law extended the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to those working outside of the continental...
Jul 27, 2023 | Defense Base Act
The United States has the most widespread military presence of any nation, with over 750 bases on foreign soil and in more than 80 countries! The operation is so vast that many civilians get employed to do specialized jobs at many of these sites. Working...
Jul 20, 2023 | Defense Base Act
If you’re a civilian contractor working alongside the US Armed Forces, you have a lot of benefits. One of them being Defense Base Act coverage. It doesn’t matter what country you’re from or where you live. It’s important to know that...
Jul 13, 2023 | Defense Base Act
From 2001 to 2019, more defense contractors died in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan than military personnel. Contractors play a critical role in protecting U.S. interests around the world. They work in regions that can be dangerous and unstable. If you were...
Jul 6, 2023 | Defense Base Act
No one takes a job working as a Department of Defense contractor thinking they will get injured or die in a foreign country. Unfortunately, many of these workers are injured, and some die. When you’re injured while overseas, navigating the legal ins and...
Jun 22, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workplace Injury
The Defense Base Act (DBA) passed in 1941, and has dictated how worker’s compensation claims are handled on military bases and similar projects. Understanding DBA claims will help you figure out how to address workplace accidents as they come along....
