Who Is Covered Under The Defense Base Law?

The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a federal law that provides workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees working on U.S. military bases or on contracts with the U.S. government overseas. But who exactly is covered under this law?

The DBA covers a wide range of civilian employees working on covered contracts. Some of the most common types of workers who are covered under the DBA include:

1. Military base workers: This includes employees working on U.S. military bases abroad, such as construction workers, electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople.

2. Private security contractors: This includes employees working for private security firms that have contracts with the U.S. government, such as those providing security for U.S. diplomats or military bases.

3. Aid workers: This includes employees working for organizations that provide humanitarian aid or reconstruction assistance to countries affected by war or natural disasters.

4. Other civilian contractors: This includes employees working on contracts with the U.S. government, such as construction workers, translators, and other support personnel.

It’s important to note that the DBA applies only to employees working on covered contracts. If you’re an employee working on a contract that is not covered by the DBA, you may not be eligible for benefits under this law. Visit this link to learn more about DBA. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/dlhwc/ExplainingDBA

In summary, the Defense Base Act covers a wide range of civilian employees working on covered contracts such as military base workers, private security contractors, aid workers, and other civilian contractors. However, it is important to note that the DBA applies only to employees working on covered contracts and those working on contracts that are not covered by the DBA may not be eligible for benefits under this law.