Add Comment Question: I worked for a privately owned tree company. My former employer fired me over the phone because of my brother in law drug problem. My former employer accused me of stating "that he had other motives regarding my brother in law Answer: It sounds like you may have been wrongfully dismissed. An employer can terminate your employment for any time as long as they have paid you your proper severance, but the vast majority of severance packages are inadequate. Also, it sounds like the employer may be guilty of bad faith in the manner of dismissal, which could somewhat increase the potential compensation that could be owed to you. I would recommend that you get in contact with us for a consultation. Before you do, you may want to check our Free Severance Calculator (http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/). Your entitlements could be significant. If you have been paid less, I would recommend that you give us a call right away at the number below for 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.