I worked as a store manager for a Video Game retailer for 6 years and 4 months. On Monday afternoon I was let go with no notice. I have been offered a package that will pay my current salary until October 5th of this year (assuming I do not find other employment first) and they will continue my group benefits until August 3rd. I've been given until June 29th to decide if I will accept the terms of this offer. I'm concerned that they have let me go with no cause or notice and that they are offering me a small package to send me on my way quietly. Does the above seem legitimate?

Your employer is entitled to terminate your employment without cause and without notice, but must provide you with an adequate severance package (consisting of either salary continuation, which your employer has chosen, or a lump sum payment). The amount of the severance package (or length of the salary continuation period) will depend on a variety of factors; however, the three primary factors are length of service, age, and position. That is, the longer you've worked there, the older you are, and more senior your job, the greater the severance package you are entitled to. While we would need to speak to you to determine your age and some other particular facts about your situation, a salary continuation period of 3 months is certainly too low. In fact, you are likely entitled to at least 7 months' severance pay, and potentially more. Please contact our firm for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.