Why do summer workers need ID cards?

Legal analysis: units should check their ID cards and confirm the age of employees when recruiting summer laborers. Unless otherwise stipulated by the state, minors under the age of 16 shall not be recruited.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Identity Card Law.

Article 2 China citizens who have reached the age of 16 and live in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall apply for resident identity cards in accordance with the provisions of this Law; China citizens under the age of 16 may apply for resident identity cards in accordance with the provisions of this Law.

Article 3 The contents of the resident identity card registration include: name, gender, nationality, date of birth, permanent residence, citizenship number, personal photo, fingerprint information, validity period of the certificate and issuing authority. Citizenship number is a unique and life-long identity code for every citizen, which is compiled by public security organs according to the national standard of citizenship number. Citizens applying for obtaining, renewing or replacing resident identity cards shall register their fingerprint information.

Article 4 Resident identity cards shall use standardized Chinese characters and digital symbols that meet national standards.