Can I sign a labor contract if I don't understand?

You can't sign a labor contract if you don't understand it.

Before signing a labor service contract, you should read all the terms in the contract carefully, understand your rights and obligations, and ensure that you will not be at a disadvantage because you don't know the contents of the contract. If you don't understand the contents of the contract, you can consider asking a lawyer or other professionals to help you interpret it and make sure you fully understand the contents of the contract before signing it.

Principles for signing labor service contracts:

1. It is definitely necessary to sign a labor contract, which is a legal guarantee for both enterprises and employees.

2. The employing enterprise shall strictly abide by the relevant national laws and regulations, sign labor contracts with employees as required, and clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.

3. Before signing the labor service contract, the employing enterprise shall verify the employee's age, physical condition, skills and quality, work experience and other information to ensure that it meets the employment needs of the enterprise.

4. The model labor service contract shall include the necessary terms such as labor remuneration, working hours, vacation arrangement and insurance payment. To ensure that the rights and interests of employees are protected.

To sum up, signing a labor contract is a serious legal act, which needs to be taken seriously to ensure that your legitimate rights and interests are fully protected. If you are uncertain or do not understand the contents of the contract, you should consult professionals in time to avoid unnecessary troubles and disputes in the future.

Legal basis:

Article 10 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Contract Law

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 26

The following labor contracts are invalid or partially invalid:

(1) Causing the other party to conclude or change a labor contract against its true meaning by means of fraud, coercion or taking advantage of the danger of others;

(2) The employer exempts itself from legal liability and excludes the rights of workers;

(3) Violating the mandatory provisions of laws and administrative regulations.

Any dispute over the invalidity or partial invalidity of a labor contract shall be confirmed by the labor dispute arbitration institution or the people's court.