Add Comment Question: I’m a 47 yr. old female with two young girls. I am going through a divorce and my work has been very stressful of late. My Department is being reduced and my position my be eliminated in the near future. Can I lose my job if I am off work on stress leave. Doctor’s orders. Answer: Thank you for reaching out to our firm. Yes, that is possible; however, that does not mean that they will not have to pay you severance. To get an idea of how much you may be entitled to visit: http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/. If you would like to discuss this further with an employment lawyer, please contact the number below to schedule a consultation. 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.