R602-7-4. Hearings

1. Evidentiary hearings shall be conducted formally in accordance with Utah Code Section 63G-4-206. The petitioner shall have the burden of proving the claim of discrimination by a preponderance of evidence. After the close of the proceedings, the administrative law judge will issue an order pursuant to Utah Code Section 63G-4-208 and Utah Administrative Rule R602-1-4.

2. In those cases where the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division in its Determination and Order made a reasonable cause finding, the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division shall be given an opportunity at the evidentiary hearing to briefly outline the basis of its Determination. The presentation by the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division shall not be considered evidence by the administrative law judge in issuing an order.