[Labor and Social Security Attorney Commentary] Blind Spot in 'Job-hunting Harassment Prevention' Effective October 2026. Risks and Measures for 'Interns,' Not Just Interviewees, Now Released

The Crea Human Resources Education Association (Headquarters: Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuhiro Sakai) has released a video explaining the measures and precautions companies should take regarding the 'Job-hunting Harassment Prevention Measures' scheduled to be implemented in October 2026. They will also hold an individual interview session for members of the press on May 29, 2026 (Friday).

Starting in October 2026, 'Job-hunting Harassment Prevention Measures' for students job-hunting are scheduled to be implemented. The newly presented 'Guidelines for Companies' include 'participation in internships' as part of job-hunting activities. During internship periods that can last for weeks or months, employees hosting interns may become complacent, leading to incidents of harassment because they misjudge the boundary, thinking, 'they are just a student' or 'they are not hired yet.' Companies urgently need to adopt careful responses and employee training for interns, not just for interviewees.

■ Summary Video of This Seminar

A summary version of this seminar is now available on YouTube for media personnel and corporate representatives. The content allows for a quick grasp of the system's overview and key points.

■ For Media: Overview of Individual Q&A Session

The association's exclusive Labor and Social Security Attorney will directly answer questions about the background of this issue and provide more concrete simulation cases that could not be fully covered in the video.

Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday) 13:00- (Time can be adjusted for individual sessions)

Format: Phone or Online (Both acceptable)

Target: Media/Press representatives

Cost: Free

Application: Please contact the secretariat at [info@koyo-clean.com].

■ Questions Addressed:
- What is the 'Job-hunting Harassment Prevention Measures' scheduled for implementation in October 2026?
- Is 'job-hunting harassment' only limited to students coming for interviews?
- Why is harassment against 'interns' more prone to occurring?
- What is the 'complacency' of employees during internship periods lasting several weeks to months?
- Why is interaction based on a 'colleague' feeling because 'they are students' or 'not hired yet' dangerous?
- What are the appropriate boundaries for companies and colleague employees to observe when interacting with interns?

■ Instructor Introduction
Jun Ono
Certified Labor and Social Security Attorney. Has appeared in over 400 harassment and labor training sessions at companies and educational institutions. Renowned for practical lectures that focus on 'how to implement law into the workplace,' and also serves as a supervisor and instructor for the 'Employment Clean Planner' qualification.

About the Crea Human Resources Education Association
Established in 2023 as a group company of SA Corporation. Develops qualification and training businesses specializing in employment, labor, and harassment prevention. Over 750 people nationwide have acquired the 'Employment Clean Planner' qualification and are active in companies, local governments, and educational settings.