Does severance delay my unemployment claim? after 12 years as a recruiter

I signed a severance agreement and I am worried about how to report it. It has been weighing on me all week. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. Who should I ask before signing?

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.