Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certification Practice Test

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Under the FMLA, which of the following does NOT qualify as an exigency for military families?

Post-deployment activities (90 days after discharge)
Short-notice deployment
Childcare and school activities
Pre-deployment vacation

The correct answer is: Pre-deployment vacation

The correct answer is rooted in understanding the specific provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it pertains to military family leave. Under the FMLA, exigency leave is granted for certain requested activities when a family member is a covered military member. Exigency situations can include short-notice deployment, attending military events, and other activities directly related to the deployment of a service member. Pre-deployment vacation does not qualify as an exigency under FMLA because it is related to the service member's personal time rather than a situation that arises specifically due to the service member's deployment or active duty status. Exigency situations are aimed at addressing immediate needs caused by military service rather than general or personal planning, such as vacationing before deployment. In contrast, other options like post-deployment activities, short-notice deployment, and attending childcare and school activities related to a soldier's deployment or active duty are specifically recognized under the law as valid reasons for taking leave.