She has definitely not been fired - as far as we know she still has her benefits and HR still seems to be leading her on when she calls and emails. I didn't realize she could get unemployment in this situation. Would applying for unemployment be like conceding she has been fired? I really don't know how that all works as neither of us have been in that situation before - she would much prefer to keep working with her company even if it means another week of no pay while they find something. What she doesn't want is for them to leave her in the lurch, fill the position and then tell her that there is nothing else - if that's how it ends up it feels pretty shitty. That's where we were not sure if it would be worth talking to a lawyer if things fall through, sounds like it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and start talking to one. Thanks everyone.

