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Employers People Good Work Noun ɪmˈplɔɪə(R ɪmˈplɔɪər Treat

Word3 employer
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ɪmˈplɔɪə(r)/ /ɪmˈplɔɪər/
Example
  • they're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
  • they're one of the largest employers in the area.
  • these skills are highly regarded by potential employers.
  • a prospective employer will want to see your portfolio.
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employer

(noun)/ɪmˈplɔɪə(r)/ /ɪmˈplɔɪər/
  1. a person or company that pays people to work for them
    • They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
    • They're one of the largest employers in the area.
    • These skills are highly regarded by potential employers.
    • A prospective employer will want to see your portfolio.
    • They had sought references from his former employer before hiring him.
    • Race relations laws require all employers to positively promote race equality.

    Extra Examples

    • He sued his employer for personal injuries.
    • The action forced the employers to improve their pay offer.
    • The hotel prides itself on being a good employer that treats its staff well.
    • employer contributions to pension plans
    • employer sanctions that penalize employers who hire unauthorized workers
    • one of the region's major employers
    • the use of illegal workers by unscrupulous employers
    • The relationship between employees and employers has to be a partnership.
    • If your employer provides a pension scheme, take advantage of it.
    • More than 3 400 public and private employers provide such benefits.
    • Are employers paying more for people than they should?
    • salaries and benefit packages offered by employers
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