In 2017, following public allegations against notable figures such as Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement took on national prominence. A movement of empowerment, #MeToo aims to strengthen sexual harassment laws and policies by bringing acts of sexual harassment to light and holding perpetrators of sexual harassment accountable. Though the movement has held the spotlight for less than two years, it has influenced public perceptions of the prevalence and severity of sexual harassment in the workplace and elsewhere.

This article will examine the quantifiable impact of the #MeToo movement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, provide an overview of the Commonwealth’s legal framework related to workplace sexual harassment, summarize the legislative response to the #MeToo movement, and conclude by contemplating the future of workplace sexual harassment law in Massachusetts....