I started a new job in May this year with an agency, was taken on perm in July. The job started well, I'd picked it up very quickly and although very busy, the systems we used were quick/easy to track and a sense of camaraderie. It is an admin job and I was getting very good feedback.
I found out I was pregnant not long after. I suffered badly with morning sickness and was told I was suffering with HG at around 9 weeks but took 4 days off in total, was working whilst being sick at work constantly, was vomiting at bus stops and in bushes yet scared to take anymore time off. I decided to tell the employer at this point as the job had changed slightly and I was now required to take calls at work. I found this difficult with feeling so nauseous but carried on.
I'm currently 15 weeks and my employer are yet to complete a risk assessment. My job can include heavy lifting such as carrying heavy bags up stairs etc. Also completed no manual handling. Whilst away from the business, my shifts were changed from 9-5 to 6 - 4 with a break at 1, so am sitting for long periods with no break mid morning.
When I was taken on, I had prebooked holiday. I requested the time off immediately which was approved. The time off would have been more AL than I would have accrued for the entire year so was told I could take the final few days unpaid which was fine. This was signed off and approved. On my return, I was told a mistake had been made and I could not take the holiday until I'd actually accrued it. I thought it strange but they're within their rights to do this under one year of service but was not explained to me. I now don't have enough to cover my share of the rent this month, let alone other bills. A colleague who started later than me was paid her holiday. I've now been told I cannot take any AL whilst on probation and not until it is accrued which will be end of December, by that point it will be end of the holiday year and I know they are not legally required to let me carry it over.
I've come back to an entirely different job. Everything has changed and it is now effectively a call centre. I spend my entire day being shouted and sworn at by frustrated employees. I cannot even get off the phone before it is ringing again. I'm expected to put someone on hold and physically run to another phone. On top of this, more and more work is being piled on.
I'm not entitled to SMP through the company as I was originally working through the agency, I should be entitled to Mat Allowance. I'm struggling to sleep at night and I'm so run down and low. I'm just not sure what I can do next. I'd ideally not like to have to start a perm contract before going off on leave but I'm genuinely worried for my health if I were to stay put. Afaik, as long as I've earned enough in the 26 weeks prior to going on leave I will be eligible for MA?
Thank you if you got this far. Is there anything I need to be aware of?