"In 2003, the United States Supreme Court established a six-factor test ... to determine whether an individual is likely an owner or an employee.... Not all partners in every firm are created equally, and firms with multitiered partnership levels should tread carefully. Most non-equity partners -- and even some equity partners, those with little or no management authority, and few voting rights -- potentially could be considered employees under the ADEA." [Von Kaenel v. Armstrong Teasdale, LLP, No. 18-2850 (8th Cir. Dec. 3, 2019)]  MORE >>