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employment

[em-ploi-muhnt] / ɛmˈplɔɪ mənt /




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“Writers will be paid less and have fewer employment opportunities,” the WGA said in its lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

It maintains Andriesz's employment was terminated after he refused to follow medical advice, declined to perform essential job duties, rejected reasonable accommodation, and ultimately abandoned his role.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

"In addition to direct losses, there are usually indirect effects on trade, transportation, supply chains, employment and consumption," said economist Asdrubal Oliveros.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

“Our employment practices are merit-based and focused on recruiting and promoting the best talent in the world,” it said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

What skills will children need to obtain employment?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

This lack of key inflation and employments reports is sure to complicate the Fed’s decision at its Dec. 9-10 meeting.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

"We have the last throw of the dice in order to bring back some part of that industry, if we don't then we have to look for alternative employments for the 820,000 people."

From BBC Mar. 30, 2023

The labor studies and employments relations major had seven punts downed inside the 20, including five inside the 10 and four inside the 5.

From Seattle Times Sep. 19, 2019

"That is very unusual. Like many employments that are still unfilled, FAA administrator is an extremely important position," Captain Ross "Rusty" Aimer told Salon last week, before Trump had finally filled the position.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2019

Lady's maid, cook, ship stewardess, flash woman, actress, clerk, and a dozen other employments.

From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by MacGrath, Harold




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