Discuss APA FPC-Remote Exam Topic 4 Question 20

All of the following employee information is required when reporting unclaimed wages EXCEPT:

ALast Known Address

BEmployee's Full Name

CEmployee's Date of Birth

DPayment Amount and Date

Suggested Answer: C

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Employers must report unclaimed wages to the state under escheatment laws. Required details include:

Last Known Address (A) -- To help locate the employee.

Full Name (B) -- To identify the rightful owner.

Payment Amount & Date (D) -- To track the missing wages.

Option C (Date of Birth) is NOT required in most state reporting systems, as name and address are sufficient for identification.

State Escheatment Laws -- Unclaimed Wages

Payroll.org -- Handling and Reporting Unclaimed Wages

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24 comments · newest first

Carrol 2 days ago

Last known address is crucial!

Beatriz 7 days ago

I agree, C seems unnecessary.

Annamaria 12 days ago

But do we really need the date of birth?

Audria 17 days ago

Definitely! I feel like all info is important.

Junita 22 days ago

I think it's tricky.

Karina 28 days ago

I hope I get this right!

Lenny 1 month ago

C could be a guess, but not vital.

Adaline 1 month ago

Agreed, they help identify the employee.

Kristofer 1 month ago

A, B, and D are essential.

Karina 2 months ago

Exactly, just need the basics.

Lenny 2 months ago

Right? Birth date isn't crucial.

Adaline 2 months ago

C seems unnecessary.

Kristofer 2 months ago

I lean towards C.

Karina 2 months ago

Yeah, I feel confused.

Lenny 2 months ago

I think it's tricky.

Vashti 3 months ago

Are you sure about this? Seems like they’d want all that info.

Hillary 3 months ago

Totally agree, the payment amount should be included!

Albina 3 months ago

Wait, you don’t need the payment amount? That’s surprising!

Reyes 3 months ago

I thought the date of birth was necessary too?

Raelene 3 months ago

You need the last known address and full name.

Leslee 4 months ago

I’m leaning towards saying the date of birth isn’t required, but I could be mixing it up with another topic we covered.

Stephanie 5 months ago

I feel like we had a practice question similar to this, and I think the employee's date of birth might not be needed for reporting.

Denae 5 months ago

I think the last known address is definitely required, but I’m a bit confused about the payment amount. Isn’t that usually included too?

Hollis 5 months ago

I remember discussing unclaimed wages in class, but I’m not entirely sure if the date of birth is always necessary.

APA FPC-Remote Exam - Topic 4 Question 20 Discussion