Add Comment Question: I was called into my managers office may 6 2016 and was told I was being temp laid off and asked to sign the letter stating g so. The letter also said I was to contact them immediately if I obtained full time employment. 1st question... can they ask that or is it their way of getting g out of paying severancestors? 2nd... I don't understand the time frame of when they have to hire me back. I have looked online and it says 13 weeks in a 20 week consecutive period. I don't understand what that means. Can you clarify these for me? Answer: Thank you for your question. In this case, we would need more information to properly answer your questions. In this case you may be able to treat the layoff as a termination and request severance from your employer. I would encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). I would also encourage you to call us and set up a consultation with one of our employment lawyers who will be able to fully review this matter with you. 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.