Add Comment Question: my mother was fired because the owners wife was upset with her. she has been working for this business for 3 years, after the first 2 years the original owner sold the business to this current owner. so she's been working for them for a year. is she initialled to three years severance or just the 1 year? Answer: she would be entitled to a severance package based on 3 years. please have her contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss her employment situation. 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.