Add Comment Question: Does working notice count as part of your severance? Answer: Working notice constitutes effective notice of the termination of your employment. However, if your employer has a payroll of over $2.5 million and you have been employed for over 5 years under the statute you are entitled to severance pay as well, which cannot be provided as working notice and must be paid as a lump sum amount. Additionally, you may be entitled to a great deal more than what the statute provides pursuant to the common law. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your employment situation and entitlements. 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.