>If your past employer does try to deny you unemployment you will be denied UNLESS YOU APPEAL.

This is not always true. I had an old employer fight my claim. I wasn't denied, and did not have to appeal. The unemployment agency looked at the "proof" submitted, and rightfully realized that a word document with a statement that company policy was violated wasn't proof of anything.

She should file for unemployment. The employer needs to be able to prove company policy was violated. I had a similar situation happen to me, and when it was time for that employer to prove it, all they did was essentially send a word document saying I had violated company policy. There was no proof, as I hadn't violated company policy.

Thankfully the burden is on the employer, not the employee.