Can you collect unemployment benefits if you receive severance pay? Often, yes, but eligibility rules vary by state.
Some states may allow you to receive unemployment benefits while receiving severance. In others, you may need to wait until your severance payments or salary continuation period ends before benefits can begin. Eligibility may also depend on how your severance package is structured.
Do not assume that receiving severance automatically disqualifies you from unemployment benefits. Review your state’s unemployment rules and apply promptly so the appropriate agency can determine your eligibility.
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