Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Georgia

Absent a contract, employment in Georgia is "at will" and an employee can be terminated for any or no reason -- except for a very few exceptions for discrimination. There is no general right to employment. Since you mention age, if they terminated you because of your age, you could possibly have a claim but much more information is necessary. As for severance, you fail to mention a contract or employee policy that would entitle you to severance. Again, there is no general right to this. If they offer it, certainly they can dictate the terms.

You should visit an employment attorney to discuss your concerns about age discrimination and your severence package. Oftentimes, the severence package includes a waiver of all possible claims agaisnt the employer. Therefore, don't wait until after you sign the package to visit an attorney about a possible discrimination claim.