At any hearing on appeal from a layoff or reduction in force, dismissal, suspension, demotion, reduction in pay, dismissal for abandonment or disability separation the appointing authority shall have the burden of supporting the charges upon which the action was initiated. At any other hearing, the party filing the action shall have the burden of proof.
Wash. Admin. Code § 358-30-170
Statutory Authority: RCW 41.64.060 and 34.05.220 [(1)](a). 95-07-074, § 358-30-170, filed 3/15/95, effective 4/15/95. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.64 RCW. 82-01-053 (Order 81-4), § 358-30-170, filed 12/16/81.