雇用主

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 雇用主 is read こようぬし and means the person or organization employing a worker.
• Basic usage: It is used when discussing working conditions or the work environment with the employing side.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Relationship compared with 上司
  • 上司(じょうし) is someone above one in the workplace hierarchy. 雇用主 identifies the employing party, so the two roles do not necessarily refer to the same person.