Is social security compulsory?

Social security is compulsory for employers, not for individuals. As long as the laborer forms a labor relationship with the employer and signs a labor contract, the employer must pay social insurance premiums for the laborer in full and on time. If the employer fails to pay social insurance in accordance with the regulations, the laborer has the right to claim compensation. However, social security can also be paid in the name of individuals. If there is no work unit, whether to pay social security is freely chosen by individuals.

Legal objectivity:

Social Insurance Law Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution for the purpose of regulating social insurance relations, safeguarding citizens' legitimate rights and interests in participating in social insurance and enjoying social insurance benefits, enabling citizens to enjoy the fruits of development and promoting social harmony and stability. Social Insurance Law Article 2 The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.