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a person or company that has people who do work for wages or a salary; a person or company that has employees
It was the employer's responsibility to improve workplace safety. Your travel expenses should be paid for by your employer.
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Recent Examples of employers
That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Author Stephen King's shared a take about billionaire Elon Musk's immigration views, specifically on H-1B visas, which enables American employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, on social media on Wednesday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Excitement, engagement and enthusiasm are a combination of intrinsic motivation from employees and extrinsic motivation from employers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As January progresses, both employers and job seekers typically find their rhythm, leading to a more dynamic hiring environment.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Before raising premiums for tobacco use, employers must offer people an opportunity to quit smoking through counseling, nicotine-replacement gum or patch or other smoking cessation treatments.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Indian visa workers are often promised Green Card sponsorship in exchange for their loyalty to their employers, while the Indian government enjoys substantial remittances sent back by these workers, which constitute a significant portion of the country's GDP.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Through a commitment to coaching and skill-building, Gen Z and employers can bridge the management gap - and be better prepared for the future of work.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Smart employers establish high standards and give employees the flexibility to figure out how to get the work done.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Author Stephen King's shared a take about billionaire Elon Musk's immigration views, specifically on H-1B visas, which enables American employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, on social media on Wednesday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Excitement, engagement and enthusiasm are a combination of intrinsic motivation from employees and extrinsic motivation from employers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As January progresses, both employers and job seekers typically find their rhythm, leading to a more dynamic hiring environment.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Before raising premiums for tobacco use, employers must offer people an opportunity to quit smoking through counseling, nicotine-replacement gum or patch or other smoking cessation treatments.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Indian visa workers are often promised Green Card sponsorship in exchange for their loyalty to their employers, while the Indian government enjoys substantial remittances sent back by these workers, which constitute a significant portion of the country's GDP.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Through a commitment to coaching and skill-building, Gen Z and employers can bridge the management gap - and be better prepared for the future of work.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Smart employers establish high standards and give employees the flexibility to figure out how to get the work done.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employers
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Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The two witness and experience so much abuse that Elwood finally decides to fight back, despite the risk of retaliation by the school's administrators.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.—
Matthew Conlin,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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What also matters is how these managers handle their own stress and behaviors toward their teams.—
Gabriella Rosen Kellerman,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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Delaware courts are unlikely to relax their own Caremark oversight standards for officers and directors.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The San Diego Union-Tribune The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Skip to content All Sections SUBSCRIBER ONLY The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Other founding principals include fellow academicians Andrei Shleifer and Robert Vishny.—
Charles Rotblut,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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In Vietnam, a global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand worked with local school principals and health workers to promote hygiene practices, integrating these efforts into community health campaigns.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Employers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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