Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of employer
"Most employers require new hires to complete a background check before starting their jobs."
In plain English: Employers are people or companies that hire workers and pay them to do jobs.
"Many employers require new candidates to show proof of their previous work experience."
Usage: Employers refers to individuals or organizations that hire workers and provide them with jobs. Use this term when discussing the entities responsible for managing employees and setting workplace conditions.
Derived from Old French employer, this term combines em- (in) with ployer (to fold), originally meaning to put something into service or employment. It evolved in English to denote those who engage workers under a contract of labor.