[Labor Consultant Commentary] Are 'Female Interviewers for Female Applicants' Oversimplified? Revealing the Pitfalls of Same-Sex Harassment under the 'Job Hunting Sexual Harassment Prevention Measures' Effective from 2026

Crea Talent Education Association (HQ: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuhiro Sakai) has released a video explaining the risks of same-sex harassment under the 'Job Hunting Sexual Harassment Prevention Measures,' scheduled to take effect in October 2026, and the comprehensive measures companies should take. Additionally, the association will hold individual interviews for the press on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Regarding the measures scheduled for October 2026, the newly presented 'Guidelines for Companies' explicitly state that sexual harassment in job-hunting activities 'includes harassment toward the same sex.' Therefore, simply thinking that 'assigning female interviewers to female job applicants' is sufficient is highly simplistic and does not solve the fundamental issue. Furthermore, the guidelines suggest that similar measures are desirable not only for sexual harassment but also for power harassment and 'customer harassment' (kasu-hara). Companies are required to build comprehensive preventive measures and systems for all types of harassment.

■ Summary Video of the Seminar
A summary of this seminar is available on YouTube for media representatives and corporate HR personnel. It allows for a quick grasp of the system's overview and key points.

■ Press Individual Q&A Session Overview
Our professional labor consultant will directly answer questions about the background of this issue and provide specific simulation cases that cannot be fully covered in the video.
Date & Time: Monday, June 1, 2026, from 12:00 (Adjustable for individual needs)
Format: Phone or Online
Target: Media and press personnel
Cost: Free
Application: Contact our secretariat at [info@koyo-clean.com].

■ Questions Answered:
・What is the 'Job Hunting Sexual Harassment Prevention Measure' scheduled for 2026?
・Why is 'assigning female interviewers for female applicants' an oversimplified measure?
・What is the risk of 'same-sex sexual harassment' explicitly mentioned in the guidelines?
・What preventive measures for 'power harassment and customer harassment' are required alongside job-hunting sexual harassment measures?
・Common misconceptions and corrective points for interviewers and recruiters.
・How to build a proper organizational structure to comprehensively prevent harassment.

■ Lecturer Profile
Jun Ono, Licensed Labor and Social Security Attorney.
Has conducted over 400 harassment and labor training sessions at companies and educational institutions. Renowned for practical lectures focusing on how to implement laws in real-world scenarios. Also serves as a supervisor and instructor for the 'Employment Clean Planner' certification.

About Crea Talent Education Association
Established in 2023 as a group company of SA Inc., it develops certification and training projects specializing in employment, labor, and harassment prevention. Over 750 people nationwide have acquired the 'Employment Clean Planner' certification and are active in companies, local governments, and educational settings.