Key facts
- Japan has introduced new legal safeguards to protect job seekers from sexual harassment.
- The measures aim to address skewed power dynamics in the recruitment process.
- Job seekers have historically faced inappropriate questions about their personal lives.
For young women in Japan, the job search process has often involved navigating skewed power dynamics, including inappropriate interview questions about their personal lives, relationships, and marriage plans. In some instances, recruiters have invited candidates to their apartments under the guise of offering application assistance. Before Thursday, there were no official legal protections against such conduct.