A1 noun Neutral #4,981 most common

employer

/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ər/

An employer is a person or a company that provides jobs and pays people for their work. They are the party that hires workers and manages the workplace.

Examples

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1

My employer is very kind and gives me a day off every week.

My employer is very kind and gives me a day off every week.

2

The employer must provide a safe working environment for all staff.

The employer must provide a safe working environment for all staff.

3

I like my new employer; they are really relaxed about lunch breaks.

I like my new employer; they are really relaxed about lunch breaks.

Word Family

Noun
employer
Verb
employ
Adjective
employable
Related
employment
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'er' at the end of employER as standing for 'Executive Ruler'—the person in charge of the job.

Quick Quiz

I need to ask my ____ for a letter to prove I have a job.

Correct!

The correct answer is: employer

Examples

1

My employer is very kind and gives me a day off every week.

everyday

My employer is very kind and gives me a day off every week.

2

The employer must provide a safe working environment for all staff.

formal

The employer must provide a safe working environment for all staff.

3

I like my new employer; they are really relaxed about lunch breaks.

informal

I like my new employer; they are really relaxed about lunch breaks.

4

Research shows that an employer's leadership style directly affects worker productivity.

academic

Research shows that an employer's leadership style directly affects worker productivity.

5

The employer is responsible for paying monthly salaries on time.

business

The employer is responsible for paying monthly salaries on time.

Word Family

Noun
employer
Verb
employ
Adjective
employable
Related
employment

Common Collocations

current employer current employer
former employer former employer
potential employer potential employer
private employer private employer
prospective employer prospective employer

Common Phrases

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Employer of choice

Employer of choice

Private sector employer

Private sector employer

Often Confused With

employer vs employee

The employer is the person who pays, while the employee is the person who works for the pay.

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Usage Notes

Use 'employer' when talking about a company or a person in a professional context. It is more formal and specific than the word 'boss'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 'employer' and 'employee'. Remember that the suffix '-er' usually refers to the person doing the action (the giver of the job).

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'er' at the end of employER as standing for 'Executive Ruler'—the person in charge of the job.

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Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'employ', which comes from the Old French 'emploier', meaning to involve or apply.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one employer, two employers Usually followed by a singular verb in the singular form
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Cultural Context

In many modern economies, employers are legally required to provide benefits and follow strict labor laws to protect workers.

Quick Quiz

I need to ask my ____ for a letter to prove I have a job.

Correct!

The correct answer is: employer

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