The majority of the Labor Code Statutes and IWC Orders allow one year from the occurrence of the adverse action to file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner. If neither agency resolves the charge, a Right to Sue notice is issued and you have 90 days to file a civil action in court.For most cases involving wrongful terminations in violation of public policy, you will have up to two years from the date of your termination to file a lawsuit. When your claim qualifies as a "Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy," you have two years from the date of your firing to take legal action. An employee who finds out about their employer's unlawful actions only within 90 days after the deadline expires can have a 90day extension; Learn what is considered wrongful termination in California, including the 10 most common situations. See if your case qualifies. In fact, wrongful termination is presumed in California if an employer fires you within 30 days after you request to use paid sick leave. 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.