Add Comment Question: I’ve been in a company for 19 years and in temporary laid off because of shortage of work and didnt get any package from the company,. Can i go after them to get something? Answer: If this is the first time you have ever been temporary laid off, and assuming you do not have a contract of employment which explicitly gives the company the right to temporarily lay you off, then you do not have to accept the lay off and can claim constructive dismissal, entitling you to a severance package. Please use the following link to determine what a fair severance package would be in your situation (http://severancepaycalculator.com/) and then contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your situation. 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.