Add Comment Question: If laid off, do I get recalled before anyone else is hired ? Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. While you do not have a right to be recalled to work prior to the company hiring someone else, a layoff can constitute a termination and entitle you to severance pay. Please contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail and determine how we can assist you. 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.