Labor. Part1986:Procedures for the handling of retaliation complaints under the employee protection provision of the seaman's protection act (spa), as amended. Section1986.109:Decisions and orders of the administrative law judge.
(a) The decision of the ALJ will contain appropriate findings, conclusions, and an order pertaining to the remedies provided in paragraph (d) of this section, as appropriate. A determination that a violation has occurred may be made only if the complainant has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that protected activity was a contributing factor in the adverse action alleged in the complaint.