Add Comment Question: I am 63 years old with 20 Years service at my Company which is about to undergo a significant downsizing. My question is a hypothetical one - would my severance entitlement be any different if I was 66 years old with 20 years service i.e. does being over 65 have any bearing on settlement entitlement? Thank you very much. Answer: Generally speaking, our courts recognize that it becomes more difficult to find other work the older you are, which may impact your common law severance entitlements. However, there is likely not much of a difference between 65 and 66 years old 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.