Enacted in August of 1941, the Defense Base Act (DBA) is an extension of workers’ compensation that covers government contractor employees outside the United States. The act was later amended to include public works contracts with the government that Read On >
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What is Succession Planning?
Succession planning is a business strategy that involves preparation for the future. If done well, succession planning is a way of ensuring that whoever succeeds, or takes over, the executive roles in a company will be well-prepared for the Read On >
Common DBA Insurance Claims and Penalties
Enacted in 1941, the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides coverage for U.S. and foreign employees working outside of the United States. DBA coverage is essentially worker’s compensation insurance that allows employees to collect in the event of an injury Read On >
Contractor Benefits under the Defense Base Act
Many workers in the United States are protected by some form of workers’ compensation. So too, are contractors and subcontractors working overseas, either on a U.S. military base or as a U.S. government contractor by a policy known as a DBA or Read On >
What are Fringe Benefits?
Fringe benefits are a type of compensation business owners provide to employees. Rather than paying an employee a higher salary, which will cost owners at tax time, a customized and competitive benefits package will not only attract talent, it will Read On >
Managed Healthcare Care Plans: POS, PPOs, and HMOS
The growth of managed healthcare has continued to rise since its inception in the 1980s. The term covers a type of health insurance with the concept of providing quality health care at an affordable rate. The basis has remained essentially the same Read On >
All About the Virginia Payroll Data Breach Notification Law
Email scammers were the target of official Virginia State law for the first time in U.S. history earlier this year. In response to email phishing scams that appeared to give potential access to personal taxpayer information, the Virginia legislature Read On >
Understanding Employee Benefits: Required Versus Optional
Understanding federal business regulations can be an overwhelming task for employers, and failing to comply can result in a penalty or lawsuit, so it's no surprise that many companies hire a benefits consultant. Benefits consultants are experts Read On >
The Longshore Act
The Longshore Act is a federal law that provides compensation and medical care to maritime workers.The law covers workers who are injured in the navigable waters of the United States. There are also extensions of the Longshore Act that cover other Read On >
State-run health insurance marketplaces
Wondering what your move should be for providing health insurance options for your small business employees? As a small business owner or human resources director of a smaller company, you are likely overwhelmed with healthcare options and the price Read On >