RP from NFR... Unemployment Question

I'm trying to file for unemployment (I got laid off today ) but there's something on the website that says:

"If you apply for unemployment insurance benefits today, your claim will be effective 12/04/2006. If you have worked or will work four or more days or earn more than $405.00 gross pay between 12/04/2006 - 12/10/2006, you cannot file your claim at this time. You must wait until next Monday, 12/11/2006, in order to file if you are still unemployed. "

Now, the company gave me a severance and the check was dated today. Do I have to wait to file?? There's something else on the website that says if I don't file the same week that I became unemployed than it will take longer to go thru and it will effect the amount that I get. So obviously, I'm confused.

Can anyone help me out???

Re: RP from NFR... Unemployment Question

I am pretty sure that you have to have "worked" for the money in that time frame. My husband was on it a few years ago, and at some point received back pay for vacation time, but did not have to claim it. It is based on actually working.

Re: RP from NFR... Unemployment Question

file now....you're first week filed is your "waiting week" anyway. You won't get a check until after you file at the end of next week. HTH

Re: RP from NFR... Unemployment Question

i think since you technically worked this week, you cannot apply for unemployment benefits. that's why they are telling you to wait.

did it work out?