Is social security only payable when you are an adult

You can enroll in social security if you are 16 years old or older. According to Article 15 of the Labor Law: employers are prohibited from recruiting minors under the age of 16." Then the employer can recruit those who have reached the age of 16. According to Article 4 of the Social Insurance Law, "Employers and individuals within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall pay social insurance premiums in accordance with the law." That is to say it can be understood that as long as the unit recruited, it should pay social insurance premiums according to law.

Article 72 of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that the social insurance fund determines the source of funds according to the type of insurance and gradually implements social coordination. Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums in accordance with the law.