[Labor Attorney Insight] Recruitment Harassment Prevention Measures Legislation Effective Oct 2026: Why Business Owners and Executives Need Caution
Crea Human Resources Development Association has released an explanatory video on corporate countermeasures for the 'Recruitment Harassment Prevention Measures' effective October 2026. The regulations extend accountability beyond interviewers to business owners and executives. A Q&A session for media will be held on May 29.
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The Crea Human Resources Development Association (Headquarters: Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuhiro Sakai) has released a video explaining the necessary measures and precautions for companies ahead of the 'Recruitment Harassment Prevention Measures' set to take effect in October 2026. Additionally, the association will hold individual interviews for the media on Friday, May 29, 2026.
From October 2026, legislation to prevent 'recruitment harassment' against job seekers is scheduled to take effect. The newly indicated 'Guidelines for Measures to be Taken in Employment Management' identify not only interviewers but also 'business owners and executives' as potential parties responsible for sexual conduct. Preventing recruitment harassment cannot be left solely to staff members; it requires thorough prevention across the entire company, particularly involving top management.
■ Summary Video of the Seminar
A summary version of the seminar is now available on YouTube for media representatives and corporate personnel, allowing quick understanding of the system's outline and key points.
■ For Media: Overview of Individual Q&A Session
Our association's specialized labor attorney will directly answer questions about the background of this issue and specific simulation scenarios that could not be fully covered in the video.
Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM (Flexible upon request)
Format: Phone or online (both available)
Target: Media and press personnel
Cost: Free
Registration: Please contact the secretariat at info@koyo-clean.com.
■ Addressing Your Questions:
- What is the 'Recruitment Harassment Prevention Measures' system scheduled for October 2026?
- What do the 'Guidelines for Employment Management' require of companies?
- Why are business owners and executives specifically targeted alongside interviewers?
- Why is training only the HR staff insufficient?
- What are the key points for ensuring prevention across the whole company, especially for management?
- How should 'Koyo Clean Planners' prepare now?
■ Lecturer Profile
Jun Ono
Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant. Has led over 400 harassment and labor relations training sessions at corporations and educational institutions. Renowned for practical lectures focusing on implementing laws in real-world scenarios, and serves as a supervisor and instructor for the 'Koyo Clean Planner' qualification.
About the Crea Human Resources Development Association
Established in 2023 as a group company of SA Corp., the association specializes in certification and training businesses focused on employment, labor, and harassment prevention. Over 750 individuals nationwide have earned the 'Koyo Clean Planner' qualification and are active in corporations, municipalities, and educational settings.
From October 2026, legislation to prevent 'recruitment harassment' against job seekers is scheduled to take effect. The newly indicated 'Guidelines for Measures to be Taken in Employment Management' identify not only interviewers but also 'business owners and executives' as potential parties responsible for sexual conduct. Preventing recruitment harassment cannot be left solely to staff members; it requires thorough prevention across the entire company, particularly involving top management.
■ Summary Video of the Seminar
A summary version of the seminar is now available on YouTube for media representatives and corporate personnel, allowing quick understanding of the system's outline and key points.
■ For Media: Overview of Individual Q&A Session
Our association's specialized labor attorney will directly answer questions about the background of this issue and specific simulation scenarios that could not be fully covered in the video.
Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM (Flexible upon request)
Format: Phone or online (both available)
Target: Media and press personnel
Cost: Free
Registration: Please contact the secretariat at info@koyo-clean.com.
■ Addressing Your Questions:
- What is the 'Recruitment Harassment Prevention Measures' system scheduled for October 2026?
- What do the 'Guidelines for Employment Management' require of companies?
- Why are business owners and executives specifically targeted alongside interviewers?
- Why is training only the HR staff insufficient?
- What are the key points for ensuring prevention across the whole company, especially for management?
- How should 'Koyo Clean Planners' prepare now?
■ Lecturer Profile
Jun Ono
Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant. Has led over 400 harassment and labor relations training sessions at corporations and educational institutions. Renowned for practical lectures focusing on implementing laws in real-world scenarios, and serves as a supervisor and instructor for the 'Koyo Clean Planner' qualification.
About the Crea Human Resources Development Association
Established in 2023 as a group company of SA Corp., the association specializes in certification and training businesses focused on employment, labor, and harassment prevention. Over 750 individuals nationwide have earned the 'Koyo Clean Planner' qualification and are active in corporations, municipalities, and educational settings.
FAQ
令和8年10月施行の「就活セクハラ防止措置」とは？
就職活動中の学生に対するセクシュアルハラスメントを防ぐための制度です。雇用管理上講ずべき措置等についての指針が示され、企業は対応を求められます。
なぜ面接担当者だけでなく「事業主や役員」も注意が必要なのですか？
新たに示された指針において、性的な言動を行う者として面接担当者のみならず事業主や役員も想定されているためです。
就活セクハラ防止のために企業に求められることは？
担当者だけに任せるのではなく、会社全体、特に経営層を含めた組織的な防止対策の徹底が必要です。
報道関係者向けの個別質問会はいつ開催されますか？
2026年5月29日（金）12:00から開催されます。形式は電話またはオンラインで、事務局への申し込みが必要です。
一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会とはどのような組織ですか？
株式会社SAのグループ会社として2023年に設立され、雇用・労務・ハラスメント防止に特化した資格・研修事業を展開する団体です。