Opinion ID: 1983669
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Heading: sufficiency of the evidence

Text: Relator claims that the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the Department, fails to support the finding that claimant was discharged for reasons other than misconduct. The burden of proving disqualification from benefits under Minn. St. 268.09 is on the employer. Johnson v. Ford Motor Co., 289 Minn. 388, 403, 184 N.W.2d 786, 796 (1971); Lumpkin v. North Central Airlines, Inc., 296 Minn. 456, 209 N.W.2d 397 (1973). In addition, as conceded by relator, the findings must be viewed in a light most favorable to the decision below and must be sustained where there is evidence reasonably tending to sustain them. Kantor v. Honeywell, Inc., 286 Minn. 29, 175 N.W.2d 188 (1970); Lewis v. Minneapolis Moline, Inc., 288 Minn. 432, 181 N.W.2d 701 (1970). In the present case, there is sufficient evidence to support the determination of the appeal tribunal even if the disputed documents are considered. Affirmed.