- 4 - office space. Smith used petitioner’s file cabinet, photocopier, stationery, computer, and computer printer to perform tasks for petitioner. Smith performed general typing, answered the telephone, did bookkeeping, helped track expenses and pay bills, ran errands, filed papers in court, and filed records for petitioner. Smith answered petitioner’s telephone when she was in the office, although she shared this responsibility with the receptionist of the office space that petitioner rented. Petitioner requested that Smith type mailing labels, form letters for medical records, disputed billing letters, Judicial Council forms, lists of closed cases, and billing statements. Smith did not type any pleading for petitioner. Petitioner would review Smith’s work for errors, and he instructed her to review his work for errors. Smith also prepared invoices to be mailed to clients. Petitioner controlled the errands that Smith ran for petitioner. Smith also purchased supplies for petitioner. Petitioner reimbursed her for expenses that she incurred. Petitioner controlled the method of handling his incoming and outgoing office mail. Smith opened the incoming mail for petitioner but did not sort it or discard any unsolicited mail. If petitioner received a bill, he would place a note on it and place it in the pile for unpaid bills. Smith paid the bills when she was in the office. Smith handled outgoing mail. Petitioner directed Smith as to whether to send mail by certified mail, express mail, return receipt requested, or regular mail.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
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