Employment Office

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈɒfɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A public or private agency that facilitates job placements, unemployment benefits, and labor market information.
    She registered at the employment office to find job opportunities.

Forms

  • employment office

Commentary

In legal drafting, distinguish an employment office from an employment agency; the former often relates to government-run services, while the latter may be private entities involved in job placement contracts.

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