I know this is old but he it goes anyway.

Since you were discharged, you should have been paid all wages, including any vacation, immediately at the time of termination. The "within three days" that expert talks about only pertains to an employee who quits. Even then, a quitting employee who gives at least 72 hours notice of his/her intention to quit must be paid in full immediately upon quitting. Back to your situation....you are owed a "waiting time penalty" since it is apparent that you were not paid immediately upon termination. http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_WaitingTimePenalty.htm