So, in a rough job market if you want the money to last longer, in MN it can be better if you exhaust your severance first, then claim unemployment after your severance is done. Your severance award impacts your unemployment amount. MN does have better unemployment pay than many other states.
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No! Rules vary by state - sometimes you won't receive unemployment until your severance period ends. I received both after a previous layoff.