File for unemployment quickly and easily online. Register and create an account with myEDD.When you submit an appeal, be sure to explain your reasons for appealing. Include all details, documents, and evidence you want the EDD to review. 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. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. This form can be downloaded here. In California, employees who voluntarily leave their employment may be eligible for unemployment benefits if they can prove they quit for a good cause. In California, if you quit your job for a "good cause," you may be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.