Within the State of California, employment may be terminated at the will of either party. There are certain key activities to perform and forms to fill out before, during and after a termination of an employee takes place.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 mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice. The CRD will conduct an investigation. Final pay laws: According to California Labor Code Section 201, employers are required to provide a final paycheck immediately upon termination. California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal. California is an at will state, both the employer and the employee can end the employment relationship at any time for almost any reason. Yes, it is still advisable to report the labor violation to the California State Labor Board, even if you are already suing your former employer.