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Disputes

Workers who cannot take or are not allowed rest breaks should speak to their manager informally.

Get more information for employees who want to raise a grievance or advice for employers on handling grievances if there is a disagreement about rest breaks.

Workers can also get advice on rest breaks from the Acas helpline.

If a worker cannot solve a problem, they may be able to make a claim to an employment tribunal.