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    Jun 26, 2007, 10:32 AM
    Suing an american employer
    I was employed by a Canadian subsidiary of an american company that closed down a month after I was constructively dismissed. Is it possible to sue the american company in small claims court for severance pay?
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    Jun 27, 2007, 05:22 AM
    Hello Susan:

    It's possible to sue, but unless you had a contract, you won't win. Severance pay is NOT a requirement.

    excon
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