Add Comment Question: If I was laid-off over a year ago, and not called back, is it tantamount to being fired, and do I then qualify for severence pay? I'm an hourly-wage-earning carpenter . Answer: Yes, this is likely considered a termination of employment. To determine if you qualify for severance pay, and how much severance pay, I recommend that you contact Samfiru Tumarkin for a consultation with an experienced employment lawyer. 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.