Add Comment Question: with 32 yrs service i have been given 8 wks notice of layoff am i still entitled to severance Answer: You are entitled to a great deal more than 8 weeks and may be entitled to as much as 24 months of pay in lieu of notice. Please contact us at the number below for a free consultation with a lawyer to discuss your entitlements. 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.