2019 Update -

The #MeToo movement, which has grown international in scope, is a wide-ranging campaign to shed light on the occurrence of sexual assault and harassment, particularly in the workplace. The movement began in 2006, but it went viral in 2017 in response to a number of high-profile allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against a number of public figures, perhaps most notably filmmaker Harvey Weinstein. With a goal to challenge accepted norms, change the policies and laws surrounding sexual harassment, and bring the perpetrators of sexual harassment to account, the #MeToo movement has the potential to profoundly influence the practice of law in the years to come.

This article addresses three questions. First, how has the #MeToo movement affected the political landscape in Missouri, particularly regarding new legislation in the area of sex discrimination and harassment? Second, how have courts handled claims of discrimination and harassment in light of #MeToo? Third, what is the future of Missouri labor and employment law in the #MeToo era?