Here are some threads I've found on this site that deal with the question of unemployment benefits as it relates to the severance pay we are receiving (e.g., can I get unemployment benefits if I am paid a severance ):
Unemployment benefits and severance package - TEXAS
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/AlKcMsg
Direct Link: @AlKcMsg
Florida Unemployment and Severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/FEtz2Q6
Direct Link: @FEtz2Q6
Severance pay do you know if we also get unemployment?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/DIFwf91
Direct Link: @DIFwf91
Texas unemployment benefits and severance
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/PqOyjKE
Direct Link: @PqOyjKE
Unemployment Eligibility in California
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/IXHYXb4
Direct Link: @IXHYXb4
Filing for unemployment benefits?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/E9egNRS
Direct Link: @E9egNRS