Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Contract Law.
Article 7 An employing unit shall establish labor relations with laborers from the date of employment. The employing unit shall establish a roster of employees for future reference.
Article 10 To establish labor relations, a written labor contract shall be concluded. If a labor relationship has been established and a written labor contract has not been concluded at the same time, a written labor contract shall be concluded within one month from the date of employment. If the employer and the employee conclude a labor contract before employment, the labor relationship shall be established from the date of employment.
Article 1 This Law is formulated in order to improve the labor contract system, clarify the rights and obligations of both parties to the labor contract, protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers, and establish and develop harmonious and stable labor relations.