Add Comment Question: I was dismissed today after 1 year of employment and they told me they were not required by law to tell me why and I could pick up my final cheque and severance pay on Monday. Is this lawful? Answer: They are not legally required to tell you why, but they have to pay appropriate severance. The company will likely try try to pay you 1 or 2 weeks of severance. You are likely owed 2 - 3 MONTHS of severance. Please give me a call once you pick up your paperwork. 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.