Add Comment Question: My employer just served me with frustration of contract papers. I have been on LTD for 4.5 years so expected. They haven't offered any severance (question for employment lawyer). I'm wondering if Manulife can force me to pursue a severance package. Answer: This may depend on the terms of your specific policy - since all policies are different. That said, generally speaking, there are often terms in policies that require you to pursue certain offsets/deductions that may be available to you. However, in my opinion, such terms should not require you to go so far as to actually bring a legal action (lawsuit) against your employer for severance. If your employer actually argues this, feel free to contact us so we can review your policy and go over your options in more detail. 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.