Serious question on collecting unemployment...

[NRaleighLiberal]

I was laid off by my company at the end of April. I was fortunate in getting a severance package (paid in two lumps - one in May, one next January). Can I file for unemployment now? Does the second lump in January mean I have to wait until then?

We pay into this thing for years and years, then it makes you feel guilty about going for it (many of us were let go, few are filing because they feel that they won't be eligable - it is a real gray area).

Any guidance???

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

1. Go ahead and apply. ALl they can do is deny at this time

Laws vary from state to state. I know of layoffs done in CT where "salary continuation" was paid for months and the former employees qualified for unemployment during that time

[brer cat]

2. Call your state's Dept. of Labor and ask. n/t

[Old Codger]

3. no big deal

Apply, they can't eat you....All they can do is turn you down, it won't hurt.