Advice regarding severance ending and filing for unemployment.

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August 5,2022 at 3:30PM UTC

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Advice regarding severance ending and filing for unemployment. My severance was to end at the end of July so I waited to apply for unemployment. I filed at the beginning of this month and received a notification to certify before Saturday. I logged in today to certify and I don't know why but instead of my severance ending in July, I received another paycheck from my former company today. That impacts the claim I filed stating that my last severance was 7/22.

Should I wait to certify next week as although I received a reduced paycheck, I did receive money from my former company? I tried calling unemployment all the helplines were automated so I reviewed the frequently asked questions and it didn't help.

Today is my last day to certify so I'd appreciate the group's advice. This is my first time ever submitting for unemployment and my last day work was at the beginning of June to provide context. Thank you!

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AnonymousAugust 5,2022 at 4:09PM UTC
Receiving severance is nit considered employment so your separation date, from my understanding, is your last day working at the company, nit collecting severance.
AnonymousAugust 5,2022 at 4:23PM UTC
Thank you as when I submitted a claim, I indicated the beginning of June as my last day of work and severance until end of July.
There was a follow-up question asking if I would receive further severance after 7/25 and I selected 'no' as that was what I was told. Now that I received a direct deposit, I wanted to make sure that wouldn't impact filings as it's different information than I submitted. I've today calling unemployment, state gov and local offices and systems are down. Some listed call back Monday but it would be too late to certify. I appreciated your advice!
Sophie JoernAugust 5,2022 at 5:00PM UTC
Each state has their unemployment division set up a little differently, so it is tough to say. Is there an option to resubmit or edit a previous claim? Or can you report this new payment on your current certification? Often times there are job service offices that are local that will be able to help with filing claims as well. Just fill in the information the best you can by the deadline :)