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As a civilian working on a military base, you need to get to know the Defense Base Act. This act provides specific benefits in the case that you are hurt on a military base. Under the DBA, you’ll have access to four main benefits categories. These include: Medical...
You know that it's dangerous to work on a cargo ship, as you could be injured in many different ways. Heavy machinery can be used to load and unload the ship, and you could be injured in the process. You may need to spend days, weeks or even months at sea, and you...
The United States has had a global influence since the end of the second world war, and there are many military installations and bases spanning the globe. While a lot of the money and personnel that the United States uses for military defense does stay within the...
Many professionals try to find a job close to home, but some will follow the best pay available quite far from where they live. Those who willingly travel abroad to help work on or near military bases in international locations may earn premium wages compared with...
Transportation is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, but it also offers many blue-collar workers a competitive wage. Those who transport goods and materials over land are at high risk of injuries on the job, as are those involved with...
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It is designed to protect workers who are working on oil rigs as well as those working on the development or exploration projects on the Outer Continental...
The United States military has a presence all over the world. Different branches of the military have bases on every continent except for Antarctica and a presence in dozens of countries. Those who work directly for the military may have to travel extensively as part...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) was first created to protect workers who focus on loading and unloading vessels, repairing vessels, and building ships or vessels. With one addition, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), additional...
If you are hurt while working at a military base, you may be able to file a claim using the Defense Base Act. The Defense Base Act applies to civilian contractors who are hired to work on a military base. It also applies to workers from other countries, foreign...
Working in the maritime transportation industry can be a lucrative career, but it is certainly not without its risks. Those who work on the navigable waterways around the United States or on the piers, docks, wharves and terminals adjoining them could easily suffer...
