Add Comment Question: If I'm let go from a job..Can owner keep any severance money toward debt for personal loan?? Answer: No, the owner cannot do that. The first thing you have to do is to make sure that you have received all the severance that is owed to you. Most people don't. Please give me a call to discuss. 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.