In fact, wrongful termination is presumed in California if an employer fires you within 30 days after you request to use paid sick leave. An employee who finds out about their employer's unlawful actions only within 90 days after the deadline expires can have a 90day extension;If your wrongful termination breaches an implied contract, you will have up to four years from the termination date to file the lawsuit. If you feel that you have experienced wrongful termination, call the Advocacy Center Employment Law for a free legal consultation in San Jose, CA. 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 neither agency resolves the charge, a Right to Sue notice is issued and you have 90 days to file a civil action in court. Call Law and Motion to find out what days you can set a motion for hearing and to save your date. After filing the claim, a Notice of Right to Sue will be sent out. Once this is received, the lawsuit must be filed within 90 days.