A wage claim starts the process to collect on those unpaid wages or benefits. 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. Gather information you will need to file your complaint. You can file all other DLSE complaints here. To report a labor law violations with the California Labor Commissioner's Office, click here. You will need to download a claim form, complete the form, and mail or fax it to the nearest regional office of the Labor Commissioner's Office. This form will take 15-20 minutes to complete, and must be completed in one session. Org Fax: 213-473-9113 Mail: Office of Workplace Equity Before filling out DLSE Form 1, employees should gather supporting documents.