Add Comment Question: hi been working for this company for 10 years ,got sick and needed hearth surgery and a knee replacement .now the doctors said I cannot be a mechanic no more ,can I get severance pay ? its been 1 year and 9 months I did not work . thanks Answer: Thank you for your question. If your doctor says that you cannot work, then you can require the company to pay severance. There are a number of things to discuss, so please call us at the number below. 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.