Add Comment Question: Can I be fired by voicemail by my employers wife? Answer: While it is generally preferable for an employer to provide written notice of your termination, there is legally nothing preventing the employer from terminating you verbally, even through voice message. However, it is likely you are owed severance in relation to your termination. I have copied for you below a link to our severance pay calculator which can provide you with an estimate as to what you might be owed. Should you wish to review this matter further with one of our employment lawyers, please contact the number below. https://www.severancepaycalculator.com/online-severance-calculator/ 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.