hirer
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Definition
Noun: A hirer is a person or entity that employs someone or pays for the use of something. The word specifically refers to the party that obtains the services of a person (an employee) or the temporary use of a property or item (like a vehicle or equipment) in exchange for payment.
Usage
The term "hirer" is used to identify the party initiating and responsible for an employment agreement or a rental contract. It is a formal term common in legal, business, and contractual contexts.
Examples
- The hirer must provide a safe working environment for all contractors.
- According to the lease, the hirer is responsible for any damage to the vehicle.
- The employment agency acts on behalf of the hirer to find suitable candidates.
Advanced Usage
- Legal Liability: In contract law, the obligations of the hirer are explicitly defined, such as the duty to pay the agreed fee and to use the hired item or service responsibly.
- Distinction from "Employer": While often synonymous, "hirer" can have a broader application. An "employer" typically has a longer-term relationship with an employee, while a "hirer" might engage someone for a specific, short-term task or rent an item.
Variants and Related Words
- Hire (verb): To employ someone or to pay for the temporary use of something.
- The company will hire five new engineers.
- Hiring (noun/gerund): The process or action of employing people.
- The hiring process can take several weeks.
Synonyms
- Employer
- Lessee (specifically for property/asset rental)
- Contractor (when referring to the party hiring a subcontractor)
- Client (in service contexts)
- Renter
Antonyms
- Employee
- Hirée (rarely used)
- Lessor (owner in a rental agreement)
- Worker
Noun
- a person responsible for hiring workers
- the boss hired three more men for the new job