Camera Off in Meetings
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Reduces sensory load.
For Employees
Focus on your ability to listen. "I process information better when I don't have the sensory overload of eye contact." Offer to turn it on for speaking.
For Employers
Unless facial cues are safety-critical, insisting on cameras is rarely "reasonable" if it reduces an employee's ability to concentrate.
Key Considerations
- Compromise: On for intros, then off.
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