Add Comment Question: I was laid off work for the reason that they couldn’t pay me. I then found out that they hired someone else right before I was dismissed. Is there anything I can do? Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. While they do not need a reason to dismiss you, they must provide you with severance pay. Please visit the Severance Calculator (https://www.severancepaycalculator.com) and contact our firm to determine your severance 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.