Does severance delay my unemployment claim? after 11 years as a retail manager

I was offered severance of 11 weeks after being let go as a retail manager and I am unsure how it affects benefits. It has been weighing on me all week. I have a mortgage and need to plan. How did your state treat it?

Some states only count certain kinds of severance. A local workforce centre could tell me which.

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