Add Comment Question: Can an employer give a 13 year employee notice of termination and offer of continued employment without a payout? Answer: Thank you for contacting our firm. It will depend on the circumstances. The notice you are entitled to could be determined by a termination provision in your employment contract. If there is no enforceable termination provision, you would likely be entitled to common law notice. Common law notice is calculated taking into account a variety of factors, including age, length of service, and position. Employers are permitted to give employees working notice of termination (as opposed to pay in lieu of notice). However, if you are entitled to severance then your employer is obligated to actually pay that amount to you. We would need more information before advising you of your potential entitlements. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us at the number below for a consultation. 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.