Add Comment Question: Can an employer dismiss and employee without cause, as long as they pay a severance amount? Answer: Yes, any non-unionized employee can be dismissed not for cause by providing notice or payment in lieu of notice. I would recommend consulting with a lawyer to ensure that the notice offered was reasonable. 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.