Add Comment Question: I have been laid off . Stating a 12 weeks ( may be called back) if not severance payment will ge offered?can I opt for severance now instead of waiting 12 weeks Answer: Thanks very much for your question. Unless you have expressly consented to layoffs as a term of your employment, a layoff is a constructive dismissal entitling you to severance. Please visit www.severancepaycalculator.com to see how much you may be owed, and then it is recommended that you contact us at the number below for a consultation, at which time we can advise whether it makes sense for you to treat your layoff as a constructive dismissal. 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.