Does severance delay my unemployment claim?

I signed a severance agreement and I am worried about how to report it. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. How did your state treat it?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.

Rules differ by state. I called the claims line and asked directly, then wrote down the answer and the date.