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Upcoming Free Webinar on Mandatory Harassment Prevention Measures

As mandated regulations come into effect, it is more important than ever for employers to be informed and prepared. The Tsujihongō Tax Corporation, alongside the Tsujihongō Social Insurance Labor Corporation, is hosting a free web seminar entitled "Mandatory Harassment Prevention Measures: Customer Harassment and Prevention Against Sexual Harassment for Applicants, Starting October 2026". This critical webinar takes place from August 21 to August 27, 2026.

Starting from October 1, 2026, it will become compulsory for employers to implement specific measures against customer harassment (known as "Kasu Hara") and sexual harassment targeting applicants. The upcoming webinar aims to provide practical guidance that goes beyond just adding regulations.

Seminar Overview

Date and Time

• - Date: August 21, 2026 (Friday) at 11:30 AM - August 27, 2026 (Thursday) at 5:00 PM
• - Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Format

• - Method: Online webinar
• - Cost: Free of charge
• - Capacity: No limit on number of participants

Key Topics Covered

1. Understanding the Legal Changes: Insight into what the new harassment prevention measures entail and the overall framework of the new regulations.
2. Defining Customer Harassment (Kasu Hara): Clarifying the criteria for identifying harassment and differentiating it from legitimate complaints.
3. Addressing Sexual Harassment for Applicants: Strategies for practical responses and rule formulation for handling applicant-related harassment cases.
4. Employer Responsibilities: Guidelines for what actions companies need to take and practical applications of these measures in the workplace.
5. Pre-implementation Checklist: A structural readiness checklist for companies leading up to the regulation enforcement date.

Participants will conveniently view pre-recorded content before the live session. An informational email detailing the viewing process will be sent to all registered participants on the first day of the viewing period.

Presenter Information

Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki is a certified labor consultant with the Tsujihongō Social Insurance Labor Corporation. After passing the certification exam while still in college, he gained experience in various firms before joining Tsujihongō in April 2015. He specializes in responding to HR-related inquiries and is involved in reviewing employment regulations and contracts, as well as developing and supporting employee evaluation systems.

About Tsujihongō Tax Corporation

The Tsujihongō Tax Corporation stands as one of Japan's leading tax firms, boasting over 2,000 employees and more than 20,000 client companies across the nation. Their expertise encompasses various fields including corporate consulting, personal wealth management, succession planning, and international tax guidance.

Registration Information

To register for this informative seminar, please visit our application link before the deadline: August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

We encourage participant engagement as we prepare organizations for these critical changes in harassment prevention requirements. Together, let’s work towards creating safer work environments.

For inquiries about the seminar, please contact: [email protected]. For article-related questions, please visit https://www.ht-tax.or.jp/contact/.

Don't miss this opportunity to equip your organization with the necessary knowledge and tools for compliance with new harassment regulations.