Weinstein Conviction Doesn’t Erase #MeToo Barriers in Workplace

A central target of the #MeToo movement now faces more than two decades in prison, but in the workplace, some advocates say the scales remain tilted against victims of harassment and discrimination.

Harvey Weinstein’s 23-year sentence for sexual assault marks a watershed moment for the movement, which was sparked in part by claims the Hollywood producer harassed, manipulated, and raped dozens of women over decades. Since late 2017, unprecedented attention has been drawn to harassment, as a wave of victims came forward and high-profile men in a wide array of industries were publicly shamed.

The criminal case stands in contrast ...