Add Comment Question: My husband was terminated after more than 5 years of service. Heis 62 years old. The company kept another employee hired less than a year ago. Thet have also hired a relative to share the workload. Is it reasonable to sue for the time to rea h pension at age 65? The company claims it was for financial reasons that they let him go. Answer: Based on the information you've provided, your husband has been wrongfully dismissed and is entitled to severance pay. If your husband has 5 years of service, he is likely entitled to between 6 and 12 months' termination pay. Please contact our firm to discuss this matter further. 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.