# Employers are being urged to develop clear emoji use policies in the workplace. This follows a webinar titled Beyond the Smile: Emojis, Communication and Misinterpretation in the Modern Workplace, led by forensic linguist Zakeera Docrat and legal experts from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Experts warned that emojis can easily be misinterpreted, leading to legal and communication risks. They stressed the importance of involving employees when drafting such policies and updating workplace communication rules to reflect modern digital habits.
Experts urge employers to create clear emoji use policies