Add Comment Question: I have worked for the same company for 23 years, in that time there have been 3 owners. In June of 2017 I was put on "temporary layoff" unemployment insurance is about to run out and have been unsuccessful in finding suitable employment. There was never a employment contract. I'm now 61. What are my rights as far as severance pay. Thank you Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. Unless you were laid-off several times in the past, a "temporary layoff" is actually a termination and you should receive severance pay. To determine you severance entitlements, please visit the Severance Calculator at http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/. Further, please contact me at david.vaughan@stlawyers.ca or 416-216-5902 to arrange a consultation so that we can discuss how to secure you a fair severance package. 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.