Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who employs another; as, an employer of workmen.

Multi-Version Concordance Employer (2 Occurrences) Matthew 20:1 "For the Kingdom of the Heavens is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard, (WEY) Matthew 20:11 So when they had received it, they grumbled against the employer, saying, (WEY)