Can I sign up for unemployment benefits if I am on a severance package

Can I get unemployment benefits if I am on a servencepackage

2 answers  |  asked Feb 18, 2019 09:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

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Drew Lewis
Yes, you can. While severance "pay" is considered wages generally for tax purposes, it is not considered an extension of being employed such that you wouldn't be able to receive unemployment because you have or are receiving severance payment(s). We actually address this specific issue in our article on severance agreements.

https://drewlewis.law/practice/agreements/severance-negotiations/

https://drewlewis.law/severance-package-negotiation-how-to-guide/

posted by Drew Lewis  |  Apr 23, 2020 5:18 PM [EST]
Arkady Itkin
Yes, you can. Receiving severance does not disqualify you from unemployment benefits. Thanks.

posted by Arkady Itkin  |  Feb 18, 2019 10:05 AM [EST]

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