Comments on: A Judge’s Request Highlights Why You Need a Telecommuting Dress Code

By: Observer

Observer — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:05:48 +0000

Meeting WHILE IN BED – that should be an obvious no.

But “Professional background” may simply not be possible. And “Children and pets out of hearing and sight” is really, really impractical in a very high percentage of situations.

By: BethRA

BethRA — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:21:21 +0000

In reply to grannybunny. We have no kids and a decent-sized home, but my partner and I have still had to make some interesting spaces work for Zoom calls so we don't disturb each other, can keep our laptops plugged in so they don't run out of juice, etc. No beds yet, but most of my video calls happen from an unders-construction-and-will-be-for-the-near-future bathroom.

By: Millennial Perspective

Millennial Perspective — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:29:55 +0000

In reply to grannybunny. I agree. Some people live in studios, even lawyers.

By: Mr Bear Lee Dressed

Mr Bear Lee Dressed — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:01:36 +0000

Isn’t that why judges wear robes, and — in the Commonwealth — attorneys join them in wigs? The ultimate cover-ups!

By: grannybunny

grannybunny — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:58:23 +0000

I agree that no one should be in bed, or shirtless. However, a prohibition on “casual shirts and blouses” seems overly-broad. T-shirts containing graphics or printing — yeah — would be unacceptable for legal professionals. But, there are a lot of other “casual shirts and blouses” that would be perfectly acceptable for an informal hearing, even in a courthouse setting. And regarding having a bed in the background, there are newscasters currently broadcasting from their homes with beds — albeit good-looking, well made-up ones — in the background. Not everyone lives alone, in spacious surroundings with workspaces in front of ample blank walls and bookshelves. Finding a quiet spot, away from children, pets and “nonprofessional” backgrounds can be difficult-to-impossible for a lot of people. In my case, the best ZOOM meetings spots are my bedroom, undisturbed, but with a bed in the picture, or the living room couch, with a window behind me, at the risk of a family member walking through and making noise.