Below are the specific notices or forms we are currently aware of that California employers should provide to terminating employees. If your question is not related to wage theft or employment law, please call 858-694-3900.Understanding When to Hire an Attorney for Wrongful Termination, Harassment and Other Situations. The first step in the wage complaint process is to fill out a Form 1 labor board complaint. You will typically need to also fill out a Form 55 attachment. If you feel that you were wrongfully fired from your job, speak with our experienced San Diego employment lawyers today. Call us at (858) 461-4699. Unlawful termination in California is when an employee is terminated in violation of either a contract or a federal or state law. Our San Diego Labor and Employment Attorney will ask you many questions in order to get to the real reason for your termination. The burden of proof is on the worker to demonstrate that the employer wrongfully terminated their employment.