Add Comment Question: I am 61 year old and I worked for a company almost 20 year and after they will give me laid off forcefully,and they didn't give me any severance pay.So let me know i am entitled for severance pay.I am off from work since September 2nd 2016 Answer: Your entitlement to severance pay depends on several factors, most importantly being whether they have ever laid you off previously or if you had agreed to allow them to lay you off on a temporary basis. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your employment situation. 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.