Florida employee. Unemployed now. Received lump sum severance at termination time (RIF) to equal two months' pay, but no current payments or income. Can I receive unemployment now, during 2 months following termination?
Florida employee. Unemployed now. Received lump sum severance at termination time (RIF) to equal two months' pay, but no current payments or income. Can I receive unemployment now, during the 2 month period following termination or must wait out that period before eligible for unemployment?
2 answers | asked Dec 8, 2015 09:30 AM [EST] | applies to Florida
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You should check with Unemployment, but typically you will have to wait until the 2 months is over before you actually collect benefits. Go ahead and file now, but there will be a place on the online form for you to explain that you received a lump sum severance equal to 2 months pay.
posted by Phyllis Towzey | Dec 8, 2015 12:03 PM [EST]
posted by Phyllis Towzey | Dec 8, 2015 12:03 PM [EST]
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