Minnesota § 268.031 - STANDARD OF PROOF; STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 268.031 — STANDARD OF PROOF; STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 268.031. STANDARD OF PROOF; STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
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
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 268.031
What does Minnesota Statutes § 268.031 cover?
Section 268.031 ("STANDARD OF PROOF; STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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