Does severance delay my unemployment claim? after 8 years as a hotel front-desk agent

I was offered severance of 8 weeks after being let go as a hotel front-desk agent and I am unsure how it affects benefits. It has been weighing on me all week. I have a mortgage and need to plan. Who should I ask before signing?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.