Defense Base Act

In 1941, Congress enacted the defense base Act (DBA). This new law expands workers' compensation protections and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to include those who work at offshore and overseas defense bases.   Since then, the DBA has helped...

The Defense Base Act is part of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and it provides medical benefits, disability compensation and death benefits. The DBA covers people such as: People working on U.S. military bases People working for American employers...

The Defense Base Act provides coverage to contractors who may be injured or killed while overseas. The DBA is an extension of the Harbor and Workers’ Compensation Act. It is designed to be used for civilian federal contractors who will go overseas to work on U.S....

The military is a major recipient of tax revenue and a major purchaser of both goods and services. Companies often go to great lengths to secure lucrative military contracts. Even when the United States is not actively involved in a conflict, there is a constant...

When an employer is required to have coverage under the Defense Base Act, there are harsh penalties if they fail to secure appropriate coverage in case an employee suffers an injury. It’s possible that some might be approved to be self-insured, but even this is...

When you tell your family you have a construction job on an overseas military base, what images flash through their mind? Do they worry you might be blown up, or come under enemy fire? If you get injured or die working in construction on a defense base, it is likely...

The opportunity to work and live in another country may seem very exciting. Not only do you get to travel, but you can experience all that another culture has to offer. What may not come to mind, however, is what happens if you sustain an injury on the job while you...

Construction workers face many different hazards while performing their job duties, from dangerous machinery to heights and inclement weather. However, those who work for the US military, especially if their job duties take them overseas, are especially likely to...

Working overseas presents you with many unique opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to an objective that will benefit lots of people. One of your top priorities is to stay safe and to return home with your health and well-being intact.  If you do...

Many people recognize that when military members are injured or killed while serving their country, there are protections in place to ensure that they are compensated for their hardships. However, some people wonder what happens to those who are hurt or killed while...