Do per diem employees get benefits?

No, per diem employees do not receive benefits from the companies they are contracted to complete work for. Per diem employees do not receive health insurance or retirement options from their employers. They must find and pay for these benefits out-of-pocket. They do not receive paid time off, nor can they receive unemployment benefits.

For employers hiring per diem employees, they do not need to pay social security, workers' compensation, or federal unemployment insurance. This can make employing per diem employees an attractive choice for many businesses.