employer

The word “employer” means a person, company, or organization that pays others to work for them. In plain terms, the company or person that hires and pays workers.

“Employer” is pronounced ihm-PLOY-uh (/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “employer” used in a sentence: “Her employer offered her a promotion after the successful project.”

“Employer” is a noun.

The word “employer” dates back to around 1500. From employ + -er, first attested in the late 1500s.

“Employer” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

An employer is the person, company, or organization that pays others to work for them, while an employee is the person hired to do that work. The employer provides the job and wages; the employee provides the labour.

An employer hires and pays employees who work under its direction, while an independent contractor is self-employed and taken on for specific work without becoming an employee. The distinction affects tax, benefits, and legal responsibilities.

An employer is the person or organization that legally hires and pays staff, while a manager is usually an employee who supervises others on the employer's behalf. A manager can direct your work without being your employer.

Common phrases include "current employer," "former employer," "prospective employer," and "equal-opportunity employer." The word appears often on job applications and reference requests.