The charging party has the burden of proving the unfair labor practice allegation in the complaint by a preponderance of the evidence under Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.13, subdivision 1, paragraph (g). The respondent may present evidence in support of the respondent's defense. A party asserting an affirmative defense has the burden of proving it by a preponderance of the evidence.
Minn. R. agency 169, ch. 7325, HEARINGS, pt. 7325.0230