how do you ask for a severance pay?

Question

i think my job is in jeopardy. someone who was fired or let go got some severanace package. but i dont know i will get it if i were to let go. so if they fired me...how can i ask for severance pay? if they dont...can i sue since other employees that were let go in the past got it? thx in advance

Answer 1

if you get any....its decided at the time of hiring.....

Answer 2

Always ask for it no matter what. When a company fires you or lays you off they are in a precarious legal position and some companies would rather pay you some severance in hopes that you will not be as disgruntled. I have seen people who were fired get a week or two severance package.

Legally, if others get severance pay and you do not, you may have a case but you need to consult with an attorney. That is the only way you'll know. Do you have any friends with attorney friends? Go ask for a quick free phone call and see if they can get you some quick answers.

Get your resume together right away and start poking around for a new job just in case. Protect yourself and don't get caught unprepared.

Good luck!

Answer 3

If they fire you for cause, then you're not likely to get a severance package. If you're just laid off, you would probably be offered something - if they gave it to someone else, it sounds like that's their policy.

And unless they did something like give severance pay to all the males laid off, and not to females, you can't sue unless you have a contract that specifies severance pay - it's not a right.

Answer 4

If you get fired you have nothing to lose by asking for severance pay, but its best to go about it the right way. Check out these links: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employmentlaw/a/movingon.htm

http://www.resume-resource.com/article14.html

Answer 5

You make them think they want to give you want without saying it directly.