War Hazards and the Defense Base Act
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Date23 Apr 2022
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) provides compensation to qualifying employees of maritime employers. Like the Federal Employment Compensation Act, the Office of Workers’ Compensation administers the LHWCA. The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) is an extension of the... Read More →
Frequently Asked Questions About the Defense Base Act
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Date16 Apr 2022
The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). Under the DBA, many federal government contractors and subcontractors must provide workers’ compensation insurance for employees working outside of the United States. Although... Read More →
Benefits Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
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Date08 Apr 2022
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) is a federal law that provides benefits for certain types of maritime employees and civilian employees working on military bases abroad. Maritime employees refer to longshoremen, harbor workers, and other individuals who... Read More →