Costco Parental Leave Policy
Retail & Consumer · 316K employees · HQ: WA
Policy Details
Eligibility
12 months minimum tenure required
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ 8 weeks birth, 6 weeks non-birth
State Benefits (Washington)
Costco's headquarters is in Washington. Washington has a state paid family leave program that may provide additional benefits on top of your employer's policy.
View Washington maternity leave benefits → View Washington paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Costco offer paid parental leave?
Yes, Costco offers 8 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 6 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give Costco a grade of C for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does Costco provide?
Birth parents at Costco receive 8 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for Costco parental leave?
You must have worked at Costco for at least 12 months to be eligible for parental leave benefits.
Does Costco offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, Costco provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does Costco's parental leave compare to other Retail & Consumer companies?
Costco receives a grade of C for their parental leave policy. The average for Retail & Consumer companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. Costco offers 8 weeks.
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