Why do I need a copy of my social security card when I join the company?

Legal analysis: There are mainly the following reasons:

1. When an employee signs a labor contract with the company, the company has the right to get the employee's ID card to verify his information, or copy the original ID card for the record. As long as the company does not detain the employee's ID card, it is legal. If the employee is worried about illegal use, he can indicate some information in the copy.

2. According to the provisions of the Labor Law, it is legal for the company to require employees to provide a copy of their resident ID cards. The company can collect the copy of the employee's ID card, but it cannot detain the original employee's ID card. During the employment period, the company requires employees to provide copies of their ID cards, which are generally used to keep employee files in the background or to enter information in the registration of relevant system data.

3. It is particularly noteworthy that a copy of an ID card without remarks is likely to leave hidden dangers and be stolen by criminals, which may cause unnecessary economic losses and even endanger personal credit information. Therefore, the purpose, name, date and other remarks should be written on the copy of the ID card to avoid corresponding risks.

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

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan.

The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.