Add Comment Question: I went through a phone and face interview for a local cafe and was hired. I was fired 10 mins into my shift for having a cigarette off the property before my shift started. Nothing was mentioned on the ad or during both interviews aboutsmoking being prohibited. I offered to wear a spray or perfume but the cafe is fragrance free. Answer: Hello my name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. Based on the information you provided, your employer did not have just cause to terminate your employment. Therefore, you should receive severance pay. Please visit the Severance Calculator (https://www.severancepaycalculator.com/) for an estimate of your severance entitlements and contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail and determine how we can assist you obtain a fair severance package. 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.