It is illegal for the employer to sign a blank labor contract with the employee without giving the employee a copy. Workers can ask for a copy after completing the labor contract. If the employer refuses, it can go to the local human resources and social security bureau to complain about labor inspection.

Article 16 of the Labor Contract Law: A labor contract shall come into effect after the employer and the employee reach an agreement through consultation, and the text of the labor contract shall be signed or sealed by the employer and the employee.

The text of the labor contract is held by the employer and the employee respectively.