So I'm trying desperately to figure out how to handle this situation. I have called several lawyers and no one returns my call. I have been employed by a small church since Nov. 2007. Prior to this I worked in the Veterinary Industry and was subject to state withholdings and even needed to be on Disability for a short while during that time, so when my present employer withheld CA SDI and even told me that I was subject to the withholdings I thought all would be ok if I ever became Disabled again. I did not question it. As of March 11 my doctor pulled me out of work due to several health factors that were threatening my pregnancy including Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and a diagnosis of threatened miscarriage with a history of miscarriage. On March 28 the EDD informed me that I had no reportable wages and was denied. When I called the EDD I told them that I have all my paystubs and w-2's which show that CA SDI was withheld. They told me to fax that to them and to check with my employer as they had no record of my employment with the church. So I called the church who called the payroll company and was told the payroll company files all quarterly reports with the state and shows that I have had CA SDI withheld. The payroll company says the EDD must have had a database issue and lost my information. I've never heard of this! So the EDD receives my w-2's but by May 16 I still have not heard anything so I call and am told that I have to fax my w-2's again, this time to the EDD Tax Dept. By May 18 I am told that I am not eligible for Disability. The EDD does not care that I provided proof that CA SDI was withheld, they only care that they have no record from my employer that the tax was paid to the State and since I am an employee of a church I was exempt from CA SDI to begin with. The Representative at the EDD told me I would have to take it up with my employer to find out why they withheld the wages and where the money went because CA has not seen it. So now I am out about $700/mo that I would have made on Disability and cannot work and have a family to support. I feel like I cannot handle this on my own. I'm already stressed to the max with this whole situation. Do I just demand that my work provide me with proof that they paid to the state the wages they withheld from me and reported my income so I can file an appeal before a judge with the EDD? If they can't or wont provide me with that information do I demand reimbursement for the improperly withheld wages? I don't know who to contact...labor board or Fair Employment? I feel that my employer not only led me to believe I was covered if I needed Disability but they also withheld the wages and if it is neglect on their part by not following proper procedures and I am now ineligible for Disability that my employer should pay me what I would have made on Disability and damages for causing all this emotional distress as well as financial stress (I could be homeless). Am I wrong to feel that way? Does anyone know where I am supposed to go from here?