Looking for a Burbank employment lawyer? Abramson Labor Group works from 1700 W Burbank Blvd, the firm’s only office. We represent employees, never employers, in wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage cases, and we work on contingency, so you pay no fees unless we win. Because we are right here in Burbank, you can meet with us close to where you work. We serve clients in English and Spanish.

Why Burbank Employees Choose Abramson Labor Group

  • We take cases for workers, so we never represent companies.
  • More than 1,900 Google reviewers give us an average of 4.5 stars (as of Sept 2026).
  • Our case results include $1.7 million for a wrongful termination client and $1.5 million in a sexual harassment case.
  • Founding partner Zev Abramson earned spots on the Top 100 Jury Verdicts of California (2020) and the Top 100 U.S. Labor and Employment list (2024).
  • Spanish-speaking clients can work with us from intake to resolution, and our intake team also assesses cases in Armenian.
  • Our Burbank employment law office is on West Burbank Boulevard, so Burbank workers do not have to travel far for an in-person meeting.

What Rights Do Burbank Studio and Media Workers Have?

Burbank has no city minimum wage, since it does not appear in the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory. So employers here owe at least the $16.90 state minimum for 2026, and the higher City of Los Angeles rate does not apply inside Burbank. Instead, many local issues come from the city’s studio, animation, and post-production work.

Your industry has its own wage order

California sets work rules by industry, and Wage Order 12 covers the motion picture industry, while Order 11 covers broadcasting. Each order sets its own overtime, meal, and rest period rules. So before you judge whether your pay was right, it helps to know which order your job falls under.

“Salaried” production and post jobs

Many coordinators, assistants, and editors get a salary and hear that they are exempt from overtime. However, for 2026 an exempt employee must earn at least $70,304 a year and spend more than half of work time on true exempt duties. Therefore, long days of hands-on production work can still earn overtime, even with a salary. Also, keep your call sheets, time entries, and deal memos, because they often show what you really did.

Project contracts and “freelance” labels

Some studios and vendors hire crew and artists as contractors for each project. Even so, California’s ABC test in Labor Code section 2775 presumes you are an employee unless the company proves otherwise, though Labor Code section 2780 creates exceptions for some creative and entertainment jobs. Our guide to entertainment workers’ rights in California covers these rules in more depth.

Questions about your job or paycheck?

When Does a Burbank Firing Break the Law?

California generally allows at-will employment, but an employer cannot fire you for an illegal reason such as discrimination, retaliation, or taking protected leave. A label like “restructuring” does not settle why you were chosen. For example, a post-production worker let go soon after asking for medical leave, or an older animator replaced by a younger hire after years of good reviews, may have a claim. In those cases, the timing and any shifting explanations matter most. Our wrongful termination lawyers handle these cases across Los Angeles County.

These details often signal that a closer look is worthwhile:

  • The treatment started after a complaint, leave request, or accommodation request.
  • Your employer’s reason conflicts with earlier reviews or messages.
  • Coworkers outside your protected group got better treatment.
  • Your pay records leave out hours or duties your employer required.

What to Look For in a Burbank Employment Lawyer

A good Burbank employment lawyer works only for employees, understands entertainment pay rules, and can meet you in person when you need it. So check these points first.

  • Loyalty to employees. Ask whether the firm ever represents companies.
  • Industry know-how. Because studio jobs follow their own wage orders, ask how the firm handles production and post-production claims.
  • A local office. Also ask where you would meet, and whether the firm’s lawyers are nearby.
  • No upfront cost. Finally, look for contingency representation.

Which Court Hears Burbank Employment Cases

Burbank sits in Los Angeles County, and the Los Angeles Superior Court has a courthouse in the city at 300 East Olive Avenue. However, the court decides which courthouse hears each case, and many employment lawsuits go to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown. You will not need to go to the courthouse to begin, because we prepare and file the paperwork for you.

Employment Cases We Handle for Burbank Workers

Serving Burbank and Nearby Communities

We represent workers across Burbank and the nearby Valley and foothill cities. For neighboring communities, see our pages for Glendale, Pasadena, and Los Angeles. For the state laws behind every claim, visit our statewide employment practice page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Abramson Labor Group’s Burbank office?

Our office is at 1700 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506, and it is the firm’s only office. So Burbank clients can meet with us in person, and we also represent employees across California.

Does the Los Angeles minimum wage apply in Burbank?

No. Burbank is a separate city with no minimum wage of its own, so employers here follow the $16.90 state rate. However, if your employer sends you to work inside Los Angeles city limits, city rules may apply to those hours.

Can I talk to a lawyer while I still work at the studio?

Yes. You do not have to wait until you are fired. In fact, getting advice early can help you save records and avoid missing a deadline. For discrimination and harassment, for example, you generally have three years to file with the Civil Rights Department under Government Code section 12960.

How much does a Burbank employment lawyer cost?

Because we work on contingency, you do not pay anything unless we win. Your case evaluation is free, and you will not pay for legal counsel or court fees out of pocket. Instead, our fee is a share of any settlement or verdict, and if there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fees.

Request a Free Burbank Employment Law Case Review

A short call can tell you whether you have a claim. Call (213) 493-6300 or request a free case review, and we will explain your options in plain terms. You do not pay ANYTHING unless we win!

Last updated: September 2026

This page provides general information, not legal advice. Contacting Abramson Labor Group does not create an attorney-client relationship.