IF they terminate, 401ks immediately distribute. If they're on payroll, they show up for work. IF there's no termination or letter, or they dance around the topic, it's considered underemployed, subject to the full benefits of unemployment.

Unemployment advocates, the judge upon each case, put the screws to those with the burden of proof.

If I was in their position, I would have just filed as underemployed until otherwise noted.