November 2022

Civilian contractors working for the U.S. government or on a military base have certain workers’ compensation protections under the Defense Base Act (DBA). While some exceptions exist, these benefits apply to citizens and foreign workers. However, these protections are not... Read More →

The United States military maintains bases, embassies, and other installations in many parts of the world. In addition to U.S. military personnel and U.S. civilian contractors, these bases also employ foreign workers. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), qualifying... Read More →

The Defense Base Act (DBA) and Longshore Act require every employer to obtain workers’ compensation benefits provided under the Act or be permissibly self-insured. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is responsible for authorizing insurance carriers and self-insurance of... Read More →

The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a form of workers’ compensation that applies to civilian employees working outside of the United States on a U.S. military base or as a contractor with the U.S. government. DBA insurance provides compensation for... Read More →