My friend worked at a drug store for 30 years stocking shelves and doing cash. For the past 5 years she has been working part time. She was dismissed and given 16 weeks pay. She is 80 years old and needs this money to supplement her CPP and OAP so that she can pay her rent and bills. She lives alone and is both physically and mentally capable of looking after herself. Is she entitled to more severance?

Thank you for your question. Your friend is entitled to significantly more severance. I would encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what she is owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com).

I would also strongly encourage you to call us and set up a free and confidential consultation with one of our employment lawyers who will be able to fully review your friend's matter. In the meantime, I would advise your friend not to agree to any settlement or sign anything until she speaks with us first.