Knowing your workplace rights can help you spot issues with pay, working hours, holiday, discrimination, health and safety or unfair treatment, and gives you confidence to raise concerns. Using those rights may improve your working conditions and create a formal record if a dispute develops. However, raising an issue can feel stressful and may affect workplace relationships, particularly if your employer responds defensively. Check your contract and the latest guidance on GOV.UK, and consider speaking to Acas, your trade union or a solicitor regulated by the SRA before taking formal action.