Foreign Voluntary Workers Compensation
What this clause says
Vendor shall maintain Foreign Voluntary Workers Compensation coverage for any employees traveling outside the United States in connection with the performance of this Agreement, with limits of not less than $1,000,000.
What this means in plain English
Foreign voluntary WC extends statutory-style workers compensation benefits to US-based employees temporarily working outside the country. Standard domestic WC policies do not extend coverage beyond US borders.
What it means for a CDMO program
Life-sciences operators with international clinical trial activity, manufacturing site visits, sponsor audits, or vendor management responsibilities outside the US should carry foreign voluntary WC. Premium is modest ($1,500-$8,000 annually) and the coverage closes a real gap. Often bundled into a broader international package.
How this evaluates
The Decoder applies these rules in order; the first match wins.
- foreign voluntary wc › carries is set → Compliant: Foreign voluntary WC in place.
- foreign voluntary wc › carries is not set → Borderline: No foreign voluntary WC indicated.
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