Add Comment Question: I was layed off August 2017.on my notice it said that benefits would be paid during. The layoff.now a year later i have not received any type of notice from the company .before i was layed off they were trying to force me to guit moved the company out of hamilton never offered me a job at the new plant , cut my hours from 45+ to32 and changed the times that i worked. Is there any thing i can do? Answer: The company has very clearly terminated you and is attempting to call it a "layoff" to avoid providing you with a severance package. You can use the following link to determine what a fair severance package would be in your circumstances (http://severancepaycalculator.com/) and then contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your options moving forward. 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.