employers (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔɪərz/

Definition

People or organizations that pay individuals to work for them.

Examples

• Many employers are struggling to find qualified workers.

• The new law will affect small employers the most.

• She has been a fair and supportive employer for over twenty years.

How to Use employers

employers' liability (collocation)

The legal responsibility of an employer for the safety and well-being of their employees. — "Employers' liability insurance protects businesses from claims made by injured employees."

employers' organization (collocation)

A group of employers who join together to represent their collective interests. — "The employers' organization negotiated with the trade unions on behalf of its members."

Synonyms of employers

Words with a similar meaning to employers:

• bosses
• companies
• firms
• organizations
• employers

Antonyms of employers

Words with the opposite meaning to employers:

• employees
• workers
• staff

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