Question:
My company asked me to sign the labor contract through an electronic application (such as via Email or a digital signature App) instead of signing on paper like before. Does this contract have legal validity?
Answer:
According to Article 14 of the Labor Code 2019:
- A labor contract concluded through electronic means in the form of a data message in accordance with the law on electronic transactions shall have the same legal value as a written labor contract.
⇔ Therefore, you can be completely assured when signing. An electronic labor contract has the same legal effect as a paper labor contract. However, please ensure that your digital signature is kept secure and remember to save a copy of the signed contract for future reference if needed.
