<prompt> Human: I was given a severance package and am wondering if that disqualifies me for unemployment. Ive looked at the website for the state I live in, but it is not clear. So if I receive a lump sum severance package am I still eligible for unemployment? My end date is a hard fast date, and after that they will pay me for outstanding PTO as well as the severance. At that point my ties to the company ends, and I am officially unemployed. I am just not sure if the severance package disqualifies me from Unemployment...  <response>: Depends on the State. I would file and found out. 