Add Comment Question: I was working for a Periodontist for over 5 years as a dental assistant. I was terminated in February 2017 for no real reason but to cut costs. I was told that his accountant told him his over head costs were too high and change was needed to bring costs down. The office was aware of this for over a year prior to my termination and we all tried to bring costs down by ways of price matching, purchasing only what was needed at the time and making deals with representatives from companies that we were dealing with. We even agreed to reduce our hours to accommodate. I did receive a lieu payment but refused to sign the document for the payment. I was also informed by the Doctor that he needed someone that could work full time..5 days a week. Most of the staff were working 3 to 4 days a week. To top it off, he hired a new dental assistant in March of 2016. She did not have a full year in our office when I was terminated. I have found employment but it has taken me 4 offices to find the one I can feel secure in. Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. To determine whether the termination pay you received was fair, please visit the Severance Calculator (http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/) and contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail. 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.