Add Comment Question: Is it illegal to fire me, the same week I told my boss that my wife is pregnant and I would be the one taking maternity leave? If so, what am I entitled to? Do I decline the severance pay they first present me? Answer: Thank you for your question. It would be illegal to fire you if the reasons for firing you is the fact that you would be taking a paternity leave. Either way, you need to make sure that the amount of severance offered to you is appropriate. The amount of severance is based on the length of your employment, your age and your position. I would like to talk to you and find out more and I would then be able to tell you exactly what you are owed. Please give me a call at the number below. Lior Samfiru Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.