Add Comment Question: My company merged this year with another. The location I currently work at employs only 3 people, including myself. The other location is in a different city and employs over 50 people. The other location is about a 1 hour drive from my home. Can my employer close our location and force me to work at the other one? If I refuse, due to the long commute, am I still entitled to severance pay? I have worked at this company, in this same location, for 26 years. A new owner took over in 2011 and this year we merged with the other company. Answer: If your commute will be significantly longer to the new location, then yes, you would likely be able to refuse a transfer and still receive severance. However, before you advise the company of your intentions, or discuss the issue of severance at all, it is extremely important that you speak with one of our experienced employment lawyers. We would be able to guide your through the process and give you the best possible chance of receiving maximum severance. Please give us a call at the number below to set up a confidential consultation with one of our lawyers. 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.