When did social security become compulsory?

Compulsory payment of social security began on 1995.

First, the background of the establishment of social security system

The establishment of social security system is the inevitable outcome of China's economic and social development. With the deepening of reform and opening up and the development of market economy, China's labor market has gradually formed and labor relations have become increasingly complex. In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers, maintain social stability and promote economic development, China began to explore the establishment of a social security system.

Two. "People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Law" stipulates that

1995 65438+ 10/month 1, the Labor Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) was formally implemented. Article 72 of the law stipulates: "Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law." This provision clarifies the social security payment obligations of employers and workers, and provides legal protection for the implementation of the social security system.

Third, the implementation process of social security payment

Since the implementation of People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Law, paying social security has gradually become the legal responsibility of employers and workers. With the continuous improvement of the social security system, the scope of payment is gradually expanded and the proportion of payment is gradually adjusted. At the same time, the government has also strengthened the supervision of social security payment to ensure the smooth implementation of the social security system.

Fourthly, the significance of social security system.

The establishment and implementation of social security system is of great significance for safeguarding workers' rights and interests, promoting social equity and maintaining social stability. It can not only provide workers with pension, medical care and unemployment protection, but also reduce the burden on employers and promote the healthy development of the labor market.

To sum up:

The compulsory payment of social security began at 1995, which originated from the implementation of People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Law. Since then, paying social security has become the legal responsibility of employers and workers, laying the foundation for the establishment and development of social security system in China. The implementation of social security system not only protects the rights and interests of workers, but also promotes social fairness and stability.

Legal basis:

Labor law of the people's Republic of China

Article 72 provides that:

Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.