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Octave,
Maybe they get per diem when it lasts longer? I feel like that question must've been addressed in a john grisham novel, but I just can't think of the answer!

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Some employers offer a per diem, but it's generally way way way less than what you would normally earn, and I think you'd find there are limitations on how long the 'compensation' could continue.

It's obviously state/employer dependant.