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July 29, 2026 | 20 min

The Real Cost and Legal Risk of IT Staffing in Hong Kong: Termination, Severance, and the End of MPF Offsetting

An industry research analysis for procurement, legal, and finance leaders at international buyers sourcing IT talent in Hong Kong: the statutory cost baseline, the termination and severance mechanics of the Employment Ordinance, and why the abolition of MPF offsetting on 1 May 2025 turned a pre-funded liability into real cash exposure.