To sign 'employer,' you will combine the signs for 'work' and 'person.' First, form both hands into 'S' shapes. Tap the heel of your dominant hand against the back of your non-dominant wrist twice. Next, open both hands so they are flat with palms facing each other, and move them straight down in front of your torso to indicate a person.
Start with the sign for 'my,' followed by 'employer' (the 'work' plus 'person' sequence), and then sign 'support' with an affirmative nod.
Sign 'I', 'need', and 'call', followed by 'my' and 'employer'. Ensure the 'person' marker is clear to distinguish it from just the action of working.
Sign 'your', 'new', and 'employer', then finish with the sign for 'who' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Start with the sign for 'my,' followed by 'employer' (the 'work' plus 'person' sequence), and then sign 'support' with an affirmative nod.
Sign 'I', 'need', and 'call', followed by 'my' and 'employer'. Ensure the 'person' marker is clear to distinguish it from just the action of working.
Sign 'your', 'new', and 'employer', then finish with the sign for 'who' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Yes, this sign (WORK + PERSON) is often used for 'worker,' 'employee,' and 'employer' depending on the context of the sentence. To specifically emphasize the person in charge, some signers might use the sign for 'boss' instead.
Yes, tapping twice is standard for this compound sign. Tapping multiple times typically indicates a noun, whereas a single, larger movement is often used for the verb form of 'work.'
No, the 'person' marker (also called the agent affix) should always be signed with both hands moving downward simultaneously to clearly outline the shape of an individual.
