Requirements to Becoming a Notary Public. You must be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. You must be a resident or employed in the State of Illinois for at least 30 days. You must be at least 18 years of age.
The Defense Base Act: Coverage for Federal Contractor Employee Injuries. First passed in the World War II era, the Defense Base Act is the federal law requiring workers' compensation coverage for the overseas employees of U.S. government contractors and subcontractors. If a worker falls under one of four distinct categories of employees, he or she is covered, regardless of citizenship status.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 created a modernized retirement system for the military. By Military Compensation | January 08, 2016. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 created a modernized retirement system for the military. This new retirement system is effective January 1, 2018. Everyone serving today is grandfathered and can stay under the current system. Those with fewer than 12 years of service as of December 31, 2017 will have an opportunity to opt-in to the new system during calendar year 2018.