Add Comment Question: I was laid off from my job as an IT technician working for a local computer repair company due to a shortage of work. I'm unemployed, searching for work, and I just found out that my previous employer hired a friend from their church to do my job part time. They never attempted to contact me. I always thought that if a company laid you off due to a shortage of work that they had to call you first and give you first chance at the job again. Is this true? Answer: No, unfortunately that is not true. They did have the obligation to pay you full severance when they let you go. To see how much they owe you, go here and there give me a call: www.severancepaycalculator.com . 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.