TN holder - Laid off

Technically I have been laid off but will receive bi-weekly checks until the end of the year, sort of severance pay, am I illegal? I could go to the border and change status to a B2 but they could deny it because I've been in the country most of the year. I hope to find a new job right away, then change my TN to the new job, this seems reasonable. Anybody have thoughts, experience?

based on what 2 lawyers said, u r illegal.once laid off, ur TN is no longer valid and u r to leave immediately.chris rizzo said so on this site and another lawyer said on www.immigrationportal.com