For more information on California minimum wage. 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. Report a labor law violation; File a retaliation complaint if you're fired, demoted,or punished for reporting labor law violations or workplace safety hazards. A wage claim starts the process to collect on those unpaid wages or benefits. California labor laws apply to most every worker working in California regardless of where your employer is located. The CRD will conduct an investigation. California follows a state minimum wage law. This form can be downloaded here. Strengthening America's workforce.