Calkins v. Board of Review of the Department of Employment Security

The plaintiff, Robert S. Calkins, is an attorney in Peoria practicing as a sole practitioner. He utilizes the services of one part-time secretary, namely, Ms. Friess. Due to personal matters requiring her attention, Ms. Friess took a leave of absence during the period of February 1983 through May 1983. During this time span, the plaintiff arranged for Shirley Gardner, the claimant, to fill in for Ms. Friess during the latter’s absence. The claimant worked for the plaintiff five days in February and March of 1983 and two days per week for six weeks in April and May of the same year.

Upon…