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There are numerous federal rules establishing the right of employees, including workers performing international jobs in support of military operations. Those working domestic jobs have clear protections at both the federal and state levels based on where they do...
Maritime work is often dangerous and hard. Because of this, many maritime workers suffer injuries as a result of occupational hazards. The following are just a few of the common accidents workers face when working on a ship. 1. Slip-and-fall injuries It’s very likely...
Harbor work can be very demanding. You may have to put in exceptionally long hours on the job, even when the weather is terrible. There is constant demand, meaning that workers often have to do their jobs even on weekends and holidays. As if the pressure of a...
Working as a military contractor overseas can be very lucrative – but it’s also dangerous. You can easily end up with a serious injury that could put your entire future in jeopardy, and the path forward to appropriate compensation via the Defense Base Act (DBA) isn’t...
A recent report from Brown University provides some disturbing information about inadequate compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA) for foreign workers hired by Pentagon contractors to work on U.S. bases in Afghanistan during the war who were injured or killed....
Generally speaking, anyone working on a military base understands that this can be a dangerous profession. This is true even if you’re a civilian contractor who is being sent overseas. You might not be in the military, but you understand that being on a base could...
Whether you’re a dock worker, a longshoreman or hold another maritime position, you have to be pretty physically fit for your job – so almost any significant injury is going to put you out of work. When that happens, you have a right to expect something called...
An extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides much-needed medical and financial benefits to the injured employees of U.S. government contractors working overseas. Just the same, injured workers are often unsure...
The United States military is a massive global economic force. It is a major employer of servicemembers and a driver of demand for skills civilians as well. Anywhere that the United States has a military presence, there may be military bases and civilian support...
Getting hurt at work is always an inconvenience. It will typically result in at least a few hours of missed work and a requirement to fill out injury report paperwork. Sometimes, workers will need to seek outside medical care and may require an extended leave of...
