Do employees have to pay social security when they join the company?

Legal Analysis: According to People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Contract Law, as long as a labor contract is signed, employees must pay social insurance. It is the basic duty of the employer to pay social security for the employees. If the employer fails to pay or underpays wages, he will be punished accordingly.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan.

The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.