I believe this is a bit different than the "fire me so I can take my money" fraud. Participant left employer in August, 2022. Earlier this month (August, 2023) participant requested distribution paperwork. Per participant the paperwork is in the mail back to us.
Employer emailed today a list of hires and rehires and this employee is included.
I tend to think that if the employee is employed when I get the form back, I cannot do the distribution regardless of participant's intent or the date on the form.
What am I missing?