Severence

Whether your are eligible for severance pay will depend on (a) whether there is a written agreement, policy, or employee benefit plan providing for severance pay, and (b) whether you meet the eligibility criteria. Generally there is no right to severance pay, or other employment compensation, absent an agreement. Statutory minimum wage and overtime requirements are an exception, but there is no Washington statute requiring severance pay. If your termination is unlawful, you could later obtain your lost wages caused by the discharge. A terminated employee may qualify for unemployment. See the link below.