Do new 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. According to the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), if the employer fails to pay or underpays, it will be punished accordingly.

Legal basis: Article 17 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Contract Law shall contain the following clauses: (1) Name, domicile and legal representative or principal responsible person of the employing unit; (2) The name and address of the laborer and the number of the resident identity card or other valid identity documents; (3) The term of the labor contract; (4) Work content and work place; (five) working hours and rest and vacation; (6) Labor remuneration; (7) Social insurance; (eight) labor protection, working conditions and occupational hazard protection; (nine) other matters that should be included in the labor contract as stipulated by laws and regulations.

In addition to the necessary provisions stipulated in the preceding paragraph, the employer and the employee may agree on probation, training, confidentiality, supplementary insurance and welfare benefits.