APA FPC-Remote Exam - Topic 6 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for APA's FPC-Remote exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 6

All of the following criteria are used to determine FMLA eligibility EXCEPT the number of:

ACompany Employees

BDependents in the Household

CHours Worked in the Previous 12 Months

DEmployees within 75 Miles of the Worksite

US. Department of Labor -- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Eligibility Guidelines
Payroll.org -- FMLA Compliance Requirements

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Suggested Answer: B

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

To be eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee must:

Work for a covered employer (50+ employees) (Option A)

Have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months (Option C)

Work at a location with at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius (Option D)

Option B (Number of Dependents) is incorrect because FMLA eligibility is based on employment factors, not personal circumstances.

by Marjory at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Mabel

2 months ago

But that's about location, not eligibility. B is definitely the answer.

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Anthony

2 months ago

I feel confused about D. Employees within 75 miles.

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Leigha

2 months ago

Agreed! FMLA focuses on employees, not dependents.

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Noah

3 months ago

I think it's B. Dependents in the Household.

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Luisa

3 months ago

I disagree, I think household dependents should count!

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Alyce

3 months ago

I thought dependents mattered for FMLA, this is surprising!

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Francine

3 months ago

Wait, are you sure about B? That seems important too.

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Katie

3 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about the number of employees!

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Craig

3 months ago

A) Company Employees is a key factor for FMLA eligibility.

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Danica

4 months ago

Ah, the old "number of dependents" trick. Nice try, but B is the right answer here.

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Tomoko

4 months ago

B is the correct answer. The number of dependents is completely irrelevant for FMLA.

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Moira

4 months ago

Haha, dependents? What does that have to do with FMLA? Clearly the answer is B.

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Sabine

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's B. The number of dependents has nothing to do with FMLA eligibility.

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Dorcas

5 months ago

Definitely B. Who cares about the number of dependents? That's not relevant at all.

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Arlene

5 months ago

The number of dependents in the household is not a criteria for FMLA eligibility. That's just silly.

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Blair

5 months ago

I definitely remember that the number of company employees is crucial for FMLA, but I can't quite remember if dependents play a role.

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Evette

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the 75-mile rule. I feel like it might be relevant, but I can't recall if it directly affects eligibility.

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Judy

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question about FMLA eligibility criteria, and I think it focused more on employees and hours worked, not dependents.

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Oretha

6 months ago

I think the number of dependents in the household isn't a factor for FMLA eligibility, but I'm not completely sure.

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Latia

6 months ago

Ah, I see now - it's the number of dependents in the household that isn't one of the FMLA eligibility criteria. Glad I double-checked the information provided.

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Nadine

6 months ago

Wait, was it the number of hours worked or the number of dependents? I can never remember which one isn't a factor. Time to re-read the question carefully.

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Ernie

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The number of employees within 75 miles isn't one of the eligibility requirements, that's the one they're asking about. I'm feeling good about this!

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