O empregador
Example: O empregador contratou novos funcionários para a loja.
Definition
"O empregador" refers to the person or organization that hires and pays employees to perform work or services. In Human Resources, "o empregador" is responsible for managing staff and ensuring labor laws are followed, as in the sentence: 'O empregador contratou novos funcionários para a loja.'
Etymology
The term "o empregador" comes from the Portuguese verb 'empregar,' meaning 'to employ.' The suffix '-dor' is used to form agent nouns, indicating someone who performs the action. So, 'empregador' literally means 'one who employs.' This reflects its role as the party providing employment.
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