# 10 C.F.R. § 708.29 (2026): Burdens of proof

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_29

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 708.29 (2026)
- **Heading:** Burdens of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter III: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 708: DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM / Subpart C: Investigation, Hearing, and Decision Process / § 708.29: § 708.29   Burdens of proof.

## Text

The complainant has the burden of establishing by a preponderance of the evidence that he made a disclosure, participated in a proceeding, or refused to participate, as described under § 708.5, and that such act was a contributing factor in one or more alleged acts of retaliation against the complainant by the contractor. Once the complainant has met this burden, the burden shifts to the contractor to prove by clear and convincing evidence that it would have taken the same action without the complainant's disclosure, participation, or refusal.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 708.21 (2026) § 708.21   Referral to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.22 (2026) § 708.22   Investigation of complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_22.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.23 (2026) § 708.23   Time to issue a report of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.24 (2026) § 708.24   Hearings not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_24.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.25 (2026) § 708.25   Appointment of Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_25.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.26 (2026) § 708.26   Time and location of hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_26.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.27 (2026) § 708.27   The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_27.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.28 (2026) § 708.28   Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_28.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.29 (2026) § 708.29   Burdens of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_29.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.30 (2026) § 708.30   Timing for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_30.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.31 (2026) § 708.31   Procedure for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_31.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.32 (2026) § 708.32   Appealing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_32.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.33 (2026) § 708.33   Procedure for appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_33.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.34 (2026) § 708.34   Procedure for issuing an appeal decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_34.md)

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