How many hours can a per diem employee work?

There is no set limit to how many hours a per diem employee can work. They can work as many hours as is allowed per specific company policy. There are both full-time and short-time positions available for per diem employees.

Per diem employees are paid by the day they work, so it is not uncommon for them to work a full day, and often work full-time during a specific period while they are working on a project. Just like any other employee, if they work over 40 hours a week, they are entitled to overtime pay.