Are there any exceptions for long term employment to receive severance pay?
I had been working for the same company for over 22 1/2 years and the last 7 years I worked from home doing billing and collections for them. This past September I was laid off due to the company having to outsouirce the insurance department to an outside company. I was only given 3 days notice before I was let go and was denied any severance pay. Although it is not mandatoty for an employer to provide a severance package, could I still qualify to receive benefits. I know that there was at least another employee whom did receive severance benefits.
Please advise.
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As you note, there is no law in Florida that requires an employer to provide severance pay. From the information you've provided, the only possibilities would be: (1) if the company had a policy of providing severance, but excluded you based on your age, race, sex or other protected class status; or (2) if there is a discriminatory pattern based on who receives severance and who does not (you mentioned another employee did receive a package. I would suggest you contact an employment law attorney to discuss the specific facts surrounding your termination, and any company policy or practice.
posted by Phyllis Towzey | Jan 23, 2014 10:11 AM [EST]
posted by Phyllis Towzey | Jan 23, 2014 10:11 AM [EST]
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