Government Employees Compensation Act

Marginal note:Election of claims

• 9 (1) If an accident happens to an employee in the course of their employment under any circumstances that entitle the employee or their dependants to an action against a third party, the employee or their dependants, if they are entitled to compensation under this Act, may claim compensation under it or may make a claim against the third party.

• Marginal note:Election is final

  (2) The election made by the employee or their dependants is final.