i was working with a paralegal firm for 10 years which then amalgamated with a law firm. I have been with the law firm now for almost 6 years. The law firm is now closing down. Are they obligated to pay severance? If so, would it start from the paralegal firm? How many weeks would I be entitled to? I am 50 working in accounting/managing etc.

Thanks for writing to us. Your current employer has to provide you with either notice or payment in lieu of notice. If the law firm purchased the paralegal firm in its entirety, you did not receive any notice of termination or pay in lieu thereof at the time, and there was no break in service, your length of service would continue, for a total of approximately 16 years. Your termination entitlements would then be based on this total length of service. You can use our Ontario Severance Calculator (linked at the top of this page) to find out how much you could be owed and call us at the number below to discuss your situation in further detail.