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Before taking on any job, though, research how the additional income could affect your unemployment or severance.
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Nicoletta Richardson, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Also in the 8-K filing with the SEC, Paramount disclosed that Jeff Shell, who stepped down as president and a board member on April 8, is eligible to receive at least $5 million in severance with his departure.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
At the time, Six Flags said severance and other benefits would be provided to eligible employees.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In late December, those payments were marked as severance, and he has been paid nearly $26,000.
—Ben Wheeler
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Nicoletta Richardson, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Also in the 8-K filing with the SEC, Paramount disclosed that Jeff Shell, who stepped down as president and a board member on April 8, is eligible to receive at least $5 million in severance with his departure.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
At the time, Six Flags said severance and other benefits would be provided to eligible employees.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In late December, those payments were marked as severance, and he has been paid nearly $26,000.
—Ben Wheeler
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Severance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/severance. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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severance
noun
sev·er·ance
ˈsev-(ə-)rən(t)s 
: the act or process of severing : the state of being severed
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