Brief Case Background In the case of Brink v. Continental Insurance, 787 F.3d 1120 (D.C. Cir. 2015), plaintiffs comprising thirty-one individuals asserted a class action lawsuit related to worker compensation benefits owed to class members pursuant to the Defense Base Act 42 U.S.C. § 1651 et seq. and resulting from injuries sustained while working as government contractors in Iraq and …
Drawdown of Forces Leaves Afghanistan Exposed to Growing Violence
Soon after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Afghanistan was a principal target for the United States’ mission to root out terror. Today, as international and United States military and civilian forces withdraw from the region, Afghanistan is showing signs of returning to its violent and turbulent past, which tarnishes the sacrifice and legacy of those working in Afghanistan …
What Civilian Contractors Need to Know About Overseas Injuries
For some, the prospect of working overseas for a United States government contractor can be exciting and a great career move. There are many benefits to working as a civilian government contractor overseas. These include a higher rate of pay, good benefits, increased marketability, and depending on your station, an opportunity to see and experience different parts of the world. …
You Do Not Have to Be a Citizen of the United States to Qualify for DBA Compensation
The United States maintains military bases, embassies, and other installations throughout the world. Many of the services needed to support these facilities in foreign lands are performed pursuant to a government contract with a third-party. Thus, a large portion of the individuals that service foreign United States bases and embassies are not citizens of the United States. What happens when …
Civilian Contractors Working in Iraq Face Risks Highlighted by Recent Travel Warning
The U.S. Department of State is the principal agency for managing diplomatic relations and, along with the Department of Defense, the United States’ presence in foreign nations. As part of its mission, the U.S. Department of State maintains embassies and consulates throughout the world and helps protects Americans traveling and working abroad by issuing travel advisories when circumstances and events …