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Civilian employees working outside the United States on a U.S. military base or under a contract with the U.S. government for public works have faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of workers contracted COVID-19 and lost income and... Read More →

Federal and state workers’ compensation programs provide coverage to employees who have sustained work-related injuries or illnesses. Defense Base Act coverage is a type of workers’ compensation coverage typically required for all public works contracts performed overseas unless the Secretary... Read More →

Those who worked overseas as a defense or civilian contractor for the United States government or under a government contract were likely exposed to hazards that many servicemembers encounter. However, unlike servicemembers, civilian contractors do not have access to VA... Read More →

The main goal of the Defense Base Act (DBA) is to cover qualifying workers on military bases outside of the United States. Its primary purpose is to provide compensation for injuries, disabilities, or death to persons employed under a contract... Read More →

The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees working abroad on U.S. military bases or under a U.S. government contract for national defense. Under the Act, qualifying employers must acquire DBA coverage for their foreign national... Read More →

There are various benefits of working as a civilian contractor overseas for the United States government, such as high compensation, good benefits, and marketability. However, like any other job, especially one overseas in potentially volatile areas, it brings additional challenges... Read More →