Substantial Evidence is the Standard of Proof Required in Labor Cases
Substantial evidence is that amount of evidence which a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to justify a conclusion. Proving a labor case does not have to be beyond reasonable doubt. Proof that is substantial enough to support a position may be sufficient to establish a claim or defense. The post below is based on the book Guide to Valid Dismissal of Employees Second Edition (pp. 88-89). In evaluating evidence available in a dismissal case, must the guilt of an employee [...]