Add Comment Question: I was making a good salary and was dismissed without cause and the next week they hired someone for less than half my salary in the same position can I go after the company for this Answer: They are allowed to let you go in these circumstances, BUT they have to pay severance. Most company pay completely inadequate severance, which is illegal. Please contact me to discuss the amount of compensation that 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.