Do I have to pay social security during the probation period?

Legal analysis: Enterprises and institutions must pay social security to all employees (including probation employees), otherwise it is illegal.

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

Article 72 Employers and laborers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.

Article 38 If the employing unit fails to pay social insurance premiums for its employees according to law, the employees may terminate the labor contract.