Can we ask the boss to sign the starting salary when we enter the arbitration?

Of course. Enterprises have the burden of proof.

If the employer has not signed a labor contract with the employee, it may refer to the following documents when determining that there is a labor relationship between the two parties:

(a) payment vouchers or records (payroll), the payment of various social insurance premiums;

(2) Work Permit, Service Certificate and other documents that can prove the identity issued by the employer to the employee;

(3) Employment records such as Registration Form and Application Form filled out by employees;

(4) attendance records;

(5) Testimonies of other workers, etc.

Among them, the relevant documents in items (1), (3) and (4) shall be borne by the employer.