§ 268.031 — Standard of Proof; Statutory Interpretation and Application
Plain-Language Summary
All disputes in unemployment insurance are decided by a 'preponderance of the evidence' (which side is more likely right). The law must be read in favor of awarding benefits, and any rule that would deny benefits must be read narrowly.
268.031 STANDARD OF PROOF; STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION.
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Subdivision 1.Standard of proof.
All issues under the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law are determined by a preponderance of the evidence. §
Subd. 2.Statutory application.
This chapter is remedial in nature and must be applied in favor of awarding unemployment benefits. Any legal conclusion that results in an applicant being ineligible for unemployment benefits must be fully supported by the facts. In determining eligibility or ineligibility for benefits, any statutory provision that would preclude an applicant from receiving benefits must be narrowly construed.
History:
(4337-21) Ex1936 c 2 s 1; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 1994 c 488 s 1; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 105; 1998 c 265 s 3; 1999 c 107 s 66; 2000 c 343 s 1; 2001 c 175 s 2,52; 1Sp2003 c 3 art 2 s 20; 2005 c 112 art 2 s 1; 2007 c 128 art 6 s 3,4; 2008 c 300 s 51; 2009 c 78 art 4 s 1; 2017 c 35 art 3 s 1
History: History: (4337-21) Ex1936 c 2 s 1; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 1994 c 488 s 1; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 105; 1998 c 265 s 3; 1999 c 107 s 66; 2000 c 343 s 1; 2001 c 175 s 2,52; 1Sp2003 c 3 art 2 s 20; 2005 c 112 art 2 s 1; 2007 c 128 art 6 s 3,4; 2008 c 300 s 51; 2009 c 78 art 4 s 1; 2017 c 35 art 3 s 1