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To report a contractor for racism

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Playdoughy · 14/04/2026 23:37

And to whom?
Basically we had someone repairing something in our home the other day and my husband was making a smalltalk.
I do have to say he is not great at guiding topics or keeping them superficial, and not sure where they started off but as I was passing by the kitchen the guy was pretty much ranting against DEI policies but not in any constructive or argumentative way - he was using the topic to vent out and use derogatory terms against certain groups, lots of negative generalising and also moving into crime rates topic...It was pretty much a monologue, and when he left my husbands first words were - we are not using this company again...
I was quite upset with my husband that he allowed this topic to come up at all and clearly making this man comfortable to share such views....but I was also shocked that this is now acceptable behaviour.
Hence the topic - is this actually acceptable?
I rarely put in complaints with employers when it comes to handyman, so not sure exactly how to go about this, but it had left me feeling both uncomfortable and scared tbh

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22ztr · 14/04/2026 23:39

Be an ally and report that. You have the protection to do so. Not everyone does.

Playdoughy · 14/04/2026 23:40

22ztr · 14/04/2026 23:39

Be an ally and report that. You have the protection to do so. Not everyone does.

How and to whom? I genuinely do not know!

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Troutbag · 14/04/2026 23:41

Do it.

Years ago I reported a taxi driver who spent the whole journey lecturing me on his antisemitic conspiracy theories, with zero encouragement. No idea what happened.

Apillthatmakesyousayalltherightstuff · 14/04/2026 23:44

Report to the company that sent him to you, and any professional bodies he may be part of.

roseymoira · 14/04/2026 23:48

I wouldn’t report him as he has your address. I’d just use a different company

OnceUponATimed · 14/04/2026 23:49

What do you mean by derogatory terms? If racist absolutely report the wanker.

MasterBeth · 14/04/2026 23:50

If he has a boss, report him to his boss.

If he's an independent contractor, don't employ him again.

Pryceosh1987 · 14/04/2026 23:55

Make the complaint if it left a mark.

Playdoughy · 15/04/2026 00:19

roseymoira · 14/04/2026 23:48

I wouldn’t report him as he has your address. I’d just use a different company

This is one of the reasons I am inclined not to..tbh I am scared..he is full of hatred, and most certainly extends to immigrants too - and I am one.

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