FAR 52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). Basic (Jul 2014) (Current)

As prescribed in 28.309(a), 

(a) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.228-3, Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act), in solicitations and contracts when the Defense Base Act applies (see 28.305) and—

    (1) The contract will be a public-work contract performed outside the United States; or

    (2) The contract will be approved or financed under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (Pub. L. 87-195) and is not excluded by 28.305(b)(2).

(b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.228-4, Worker’s Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas, in solicitations and contracts when the contract will be a public-work contract performed outside the United States and the Secretary of Labor waives the applicability of the Defense Base Act (see 28.305(d)).

Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (Jul 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall

    (1) Before commencing performance under this contract, establish provisions to provide for the payment of disability compensation and medical benefits to covered employees and death benefits to their eligible survivors, by purchasing workers’ compensation insurance or qualifying as a self-insurer under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 932) as extended by the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651et seq.), and continue to maintain provisions to provide such Defense Base Act benefits until contract performance is completed;

    (2) Within ten days of an employee’s injury or death or from the date the Contractor has knowledge of the injury or death, submit Form LS-202 (Employee’s First Report of Injury or Occupational Illness) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 930(a), 20 CFR 702.201 to 702.203);

    (3) Pay all compensation due for disability or death within the time frames required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914, 20 CFR 702.231 and 703.232);

    (4) Provide for medical care as required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 907, 20 CFR 702.402 and 702.419);

    (5) If controverting the right to compensation, submit Form LS-207 (Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(d), 20 CFR 702.251);

    (6) Immediately upon making the first payment of compensation in any case, submit Form LS-206 (Payment Of Compensation Without Award) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c), 20 CFR 702.234);

    (7) When payments are suspended or when making the final payment, submit Form LS-208 (Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Payments) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c) and (g), 20 CFR 702.234 and 702.235); and

    (8) Adhere to all other provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act as extended by the Defense Base Act, and Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR Parts 701 to 704.

(b) For additional information on the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act requirements see http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts to which the Defense Base Act applies.

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(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts to which the Defense Base Act applies.

Mandatory (Exception);
Domestic ✖ (Applies when Defense Base Act applies and the contract will be a public-work contract performed outside the United States; or (2) The contract will be approved or financed under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (Pub. L. 87-195) and is not excluded by 28.305(b)(2).

52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.

52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.

52.228-4 Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas.

252.225-7027 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales.

252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.

252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.

252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States.

252.228-7000 Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses.

252.228-7003 Capture and Detention.

252.229-7015 Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (North Atlantic Treaty Organization Status of Forces Agreement).

252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations.

252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations

5152.225-5902 Fitness for Duty and Medical/Dental Care Limitations

5152.225-5904 Monthly Contractor Census Reporting

5152.225-5907 MEDICAL SCREENING AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES OPERATING IN THE CENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)(JUN 2015)

5152.225-5908 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED CONTRACTOR SUPPORT (JUN 2015)

5152.225-5910 Contractor Health and Safety

5152.225-5915 CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERSONNEL RECOVERY

5152.247-5900 Inbound/Outbound Cargo and Contractor Equipment Census

5152.229-4013 TAX EXEMPTION, SPECIAL EXCISE TAX, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

5152.225-5914 Commodity Shipping Instructions

5152.236-5900 Electrical and Structural Building Standards for Construction Projects

5152.222-5900 Prohibition Against Human Trafficking, Inhumane Living Conditions, and Withholding of Employee Passports

5152.225-5900 Arming Requirements and Procedures for Personal Security Services Contractors and Requests for Personal Protection

5152.225-5901 Armed Personnel Incident Reports

5152.225-5903 Compliance with Laws and Regulations

652.228-70 Defense Base Act – Covered Contractor Employees.

652.228-71 Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) - Services.

652.229-71 Personal Property Disposition at Posts Abroad.

752.228-3 Worker's compensation insurance (Defense Base Act).

752.228-70 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services.

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