Can an Emoji Count as Valid Leave Approval?

Can an Emoji Count as Valid Leave Approval?

What happens when a manager uses an “OK” or thumbs up 👍 emoji on Whatsapp to respond to a leave application? Does this amount to an official approval? The Industrial Court in IMMA v Wellnesspreneur Group Sdn Bhd explored whether an employee’s reliance on...
Legal Methods for Payment of Wages in Malaysia

Legal Methods for Payment of Wages in Malaysia

In any employment relationship, the timely and accurate payment of wages is an essential requirement. However, how wages are paid to an employee is also strictly governed by the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”). Methods for the payment of wages can be broadly categorised...