Per Diem Employment: Taking It Day By Day

Seyfarth Synopsis:

What is Per Diem Employment?

Employers sometimes refer to employees who work variable and irregular hours as "per diem" employees. Some employees prefer this status, as it provides them with flexibility and the opportunity to pick up work (often at higher rates of pay), without committing to a regular schedule. This arrangement can benefit employers as well, as it enables them to utilize a pool of employees to supplement regular staffing when the workload increases or during staff shortages. While per diem employment is common in the health care, education, and construction industries, and in connection