Does unemployment benefit pay social security?

Unemployment benefits are not directly equivalent to paying social security, but there is a certain connection between them.

I. Definition and nature of unemployment benefits

Unemployment benefit is a social security system established by the state to ensure the basic livelihood of the unemployed. When workers are unwilling to suspend employment and meet certain conditions, they can apply for unemployment benefits. The payment standard of unemployment benefits is usually related to the payment period, payment base and local economic development level of unemployed people.

Second, the payment of social security and significance

Social security is the fee that workers must pay in order to enjoy various social insurance benefits. Social security includes endowment insurance, medical insurance and unemployment insurance. By paying social security, workers can get corresponding economic security when they encounter risks such as pension, medical care and unemployment. The payment of social security is also the support and contribution of workers to the national social security system.

Third, the relationship between unemployment relief and social security.

There is a close relationship between unemployment benefits and social security. First of all, receiving unemployment benefits usually requires workers to pay unemployment insurance premiums for a certain number of years. This means that workers can only enjoy unemployment benefits when they are unemployed after fulfilling their obligations to pay social security. Secondly, the standard and amount of unemployment benefits are usually related to the social security contributions of workers. Therefore, to some extent, unemployment benefits are an embodiment and extension of the social security system.

Fourth, correctly understand unemployment relief and social security.

It should be noted that unemployment benefits are not directly equivalent to paying social security. Although they are related, they are two different concepts. Unemployment benefit is an economic subsidy provided by workers when they are unemployed, and social security is the fee that workers must pay in order to enjoy various social insurance benefits. So we can't simply equate unemployment benefits with paying social security.

To sum up:

Unemployment benefits are not paid social security, but there is a certain connection between them. Unemployment benefit is a social security system established by the state to ensure the basic life of unemployed people. Social security is the fee that workers must pay in order to enjoy various social insurance benefits. A correct understanding of the relationship between unemployment relief and social security will help us better understand the national social security system and obtain corresponding economic security when necessary.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 45 provides that:

Unemployed persons who meet the following conditions shall receive unemployment insurance money from the unemployment insurance fund:

(a) before unemployment, the employer and I have paid unemployment insurance premiums for one year;

(two) the employment is not interrupted because of my will;

(three) registered unemployed and have job requirements.

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 58 provides that:

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay.