I would think not. The one time I was on UE (back in 2008), you had to report any income you received. edit: apparently in some states you can - at least in

I would think not. The one time I was on UE (back in 2008), you had to report any income you received. edit: apparently in some states you can - at least in Colorado in 2008, you could not. Generally your unemployment would be reduced by the amount of income you brought in. So, in any case, severance payments from a typical tech job would far exceed UE anyway...