As a business,Costcohas been front and center of the COVID-19 pandemic even before it hit U.S. shores.

In short, management had left workers vulnerable and unprepared for what was to come (viaBuzzFeed News).

“Working for Costco during this devastating point of time has become a living nightmare.

Arial shot of Costco

We were never prepared for this,” a Los Angelesbased warehouse employee had toldBuzzFeed News.

Corporate employees have also been given the opportunity to work remotely.

Costco worker disinfecting carts