I was laid off from my job in Ohio on August 21st and received a severance package that covers 12 weeks of pay. I'm trying to figure out how this affects my eligibility for unemployment benefits. I've heard that in Ohio, severance pay can be deducted from unemployment benefits, and I'm concerned that I might not be able to collect unemployment for the entire 12 weeks. I understand that it depends on whether my employer allocates the severance to specific weeks or not. If they do allocate it, I might have to wait before I can start receiving unemployment. I'm feeling uncertain about the whole process and would appreciate any insights or experiences from others who have been in a similar situation.