Sole Director's Role and Chairman's Role

Can a Sole Director Be An Employee?
When Should Chairman Not Sit Alone?
Gladwell v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
EAT
25 October 2006
Daily Law Notes Summary
Although a majority shareholder would in practice act as the
employer, making decisions on behalf of the company, he could
still be an employee.  A Chairman need not consider acting with a
panel if the parties do not ask him to.