Employee Leasing

/ˌɛm.plɔɪ.i ˈliː.sɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contractual arrangement whereby a company hires employees from a leasing firm that remains the official employer for payroll, benefits, and legal responsibilities.
    The company reduced its administrative burden through employee leasing from a professional employer organization.

Forms

  • employee leasing

Commentary

Employee leasing often involves co-employment, where legal responsibilities are shared between the leasing firm and the client company.

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