Dec 2, 2021 | Defense Base Act
If you or a loved one is working overseas as a civilian employee (such as a contractor or interpreter) at a military base or US Embassy, there are certain things you should think about and protections you should take. Just because you are not in active combat, that...
Nov 26, 2021 | Defense Base Act
Congress has passed a short-term funding bill helping to avoid an imminent government shutdown, at least until December 3, 2021. But what happens after December 3 if another funding plan isn’t in place? What happens when the US government goes into shutdown? A...
Nov 19, 2021 | Defense Base Act
Have you had an accident while working for the US government abroad? If you are a government worker overseas, then you are protected with worker’s compensation. But how well do you know your rights regarding this policy? The Defense Base Act (DBA) is in place to...
Nov 12, 2021 | Defense Base Act
Did you know the US government provides workers’ compensation protection for anyone working on a US military base overseas? If you have been injured or had an accident at one of these facilities, you will be entitled to compensation under the Defense Base Act....
Nov 5, 2021 | Defense Base Act
Congress created the defense base Act in 1941 as an extension of the previous amended bill. This act is special in that its sole purpose is to protect people in the defense services. A defense base Act lawyer is essential for anyone providing military services outside...
Oct 28, 2021 | Defense Base Act
There’s nothing scarier than the injury or death of a loved one. Medical bills and time off work are expensive, not to mention the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. Government contract employees injured overseas, are entitled to financial benefits. A...
