Add Comment Question: Was let go due to shortage of work. I got 8 month severance. Am I eligible for U.I.in 8 months Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. To determine whether 8 months is a fair severance package, please contact our firm and visit the Severance Calculator (http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/). Additionally, you should receive employment insurance once the severance period (in this case 8 months) expires. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.