Employment Law Terms

noun A person or organization that employs people

• The employer provided comprehensive health insurance benefits to all employees.
• My employer gave me a bonus for exceeding sales targets.
• I can't stand my boss, he's a real pain in the neck.
• The employer held the key to the company's success.

noun the state of being employed or having a job

adjective relating to work or the act of being employed

• The government is implementing policies to boost employment rates in the country.
• I heard there are new job opportunities opening up in the city, so maybe you should start looking for employment.
• I'm on the hunt for some new employment gigs to make some extra cash.
• Education is the key to unlocking the door to better employment prospects.

noun a formal order or decree

• The court issued an injunction to prevent the company from continuing with their illegal activities.
• The judge told them to stop doing that thing or else.
• The court dropped a 'no-no' on the company for their shady business practices.
• The injunction was like a roadblock preventing the company from moving forward with their plans.

noun a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff demands a legal or equitable remedy

• The company is facing a lawsuit for breach of contract.
• They're getting sued for not holding up their end of the deal.
• They're in hot water because of that lawsuit.
• The lawsuit is like a dark cloud hanging over their heads.

noun the action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause

• The recruitment process for the new position is underway.
• I heard they're doing recruitment for that job opening.
• Have you checked out the recruitment ads for cool job opportunities?
• In nature, the recruitment of new plants helps to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

verb to write one's name on a document as a way of showing that one agrees with or accepts its contents

• The contract was signed by both parties, making it legally binding.
• I just signed the lease for my new apartment!
• I totally signed up for that new gym membership, it's gonna be lit.
• Her smile signed a silent agreement of understanding between them.

noun A fair hearing - a formal meeting where evidence and arguments are presented to determine the truth or validity of a claim or accusation

• Every individual has the right to a fair hearing in a court of law.
• I just want to make sure I get a fair hearing from my boss before any decisions are made.
• I hope I can at least get a fair hearing from the judge, you know?
• In a democracy, it is crucial that all voices are given a fair hearing in the decision-making process.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing manner, place, time, or degree

• The witness answered affirmatively when asked if they saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.
• She nodded affirmatively when I asked if she wanted to go to the movies.
• He totally said affirmatively to going to the party tonight.
• The artist's use of bold colors affirmatively expressed their emotions in the painting.