ComplianceJun 1, 2026 13:505 min read

Does FMLA Apply to Fully Remote Companies? (The 75-Mile Rule for WFH)

Think your fully remote team dodges FMLA compliance? The 75-mile rule gets tricky when everyone works from home, and the DOL says remote workers count toward your employee threshold—ignoring this could cost your small business big in lawsuits.

For U.S. employers and small-business HR teams.

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Does FMLA Apply to Fully Remote Companies? (The 75-Mile Rule for WFH)

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