Add Comment Question: I was given a total of 5 hours at the fast food restaraunt I worked at in my last 3 weeks of employment. I asked, should I look for a new job? Are you going to fire me? I was told I could look for a second job, but I will not be fired. Two days later I was let go because “we “over-hired”. Are they allowed to do this to me? I worked at that location for a few months. Answer: An employer can terminate you for whatever reason they decide, so long as it is not discriminatory, but they do owe you a proper severance package. Please use our severance pay calculator (severancepaycalculator.com) to receive an estimate of what you are owed. 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.