Mitigating the Risk of Defense Base Act Insurance

摘要

The Defense Base Act (DBA) requires many U.S. government contractors and subcontractors to provide workers' compensation insurance to their overseas-based employees working on U.S. military bases and government projects. DBA insurance provides benefits to employees for injury or death when working overseas, and limits contractor liability for employee injuries or death while employed overseas. Understanding the Defense Base Act is therefore not only an important part of any robust compliance program, but also an important step in mitigating potential liability arising from covered employee activities.