Does Costco Pay Time and a Half on Holidays?

Quickly find out if Costco pays overtime rates on holidays and what the official policy says.

Does Costco Pay Holiday Time & a Half?
✅ Yes

Costco pays time-and-a-half on select major holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas for hourly employees who are scheduled to work.

Costco Holiday Pay Policy #

Costco pays time-and-a-half on select major holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas for hourly employees who are scheduled to work.

Is Holiday Pay Required by Law? #

No. Under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), private employers are not required to pay time-and-a-half on holidays. Holiday premium pay is entirely at the employer's discretion unless covered by a union contract or state law.

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