Since 1980, labour law practitioner; since 1994, involved in developing and drafting policy documents and legislation on a wide range of regulatory issues; advises and works with a range of organization including International Labour Organization, Department of Labour, the CCMA and NEDLAC. Director, Cheadle Thompson & Haysom. Writer on subjects: scope of employment relationship; protection of vulnerable workers; intersection between labour law and social security; efficacy of dispute resolution systems; bench-marking of labour legislation.