noun · neutral
employer
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ər/em·PLOY·er
Band 6-7speakingtask2
a person or organization that hires people to work for them
Examples
“My previous employer provided excellent training opportunities.”
“Employers must follow labour laws and pay minimum wages.”
“She contacted her employer to request leave for an appointment.”
Band 8 sentence
“My employer offered flexible working hours to support staff wellbeing and retain talent.”
Collocations
- former employer
- employer's responsibility
- small employers
Word family
employ verbemployer nounemployee nounemployment noun
Common mistakes
I am the employer of that company→I am an employee of that company
My employers is supportive→My employer is supportive
Say it for a higher band
5boss→6company→7+employer
Synonyms
boss
Easily confused
employee
“My previous employer gave me a good reference.”
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