The Los Angeles employment law attorneys discuss how to file a wrongful termination case in California. Call us for a free consult today.An employee who has been terminated illegally, in violation of state or federal laws, can file a wrongful termination lawsuit seeking compensation for damages. Steps to File a Wrongful Termination Claim. When someone files a discrimination complaint, CRD evaluates the facts and decides whether to accept the case for investigation. To pursue a wrongful dismissal claim, you must demonstrate that your employer terminated you in violation of California labor laws or public policy. You have two years to file a wrongful termination complaint in most cases. 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. The re-filing process can take weeks or months.