employer

S2 W1

BrE /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ AmE /ɪmˈploɪər/

noun en → es

1 WORK RELATIONSHIP [singular] B1

a person or organization that employs people, especially in a business context

empleador, patrón

  • be an employer of somebody

Collocations employer-employee relationship · employer benefits

  • The company is a major employer in the area.

    La empresa es un gran empleador en la zona.

2 LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY [singular] B2

a person or organization that has legal responsibilities towards employees, such as providing a safe working environment and paying wages on time

patrón, empleador (legal)

  • have obligations to somebody

Collocations employer liability · employer rights and responsibilities

  • The employer is responsible for providing a safe workplace.

    El empleador es responsable de proporcionar un lugar de trabajo seguro.