NATIONWIDE — The beginning of the new year is bringing the dawn of a new movement.

"Time's Up" was unveiled by more than 300 women in Hollywood. Sexual harassment and assault by powerful figures in politics, journalism and show-business took over the headlines in 2017.

Celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Eva Longoria, along with female agents, directors and executives created "Time's Up" hoping to curb sexual harassment in the workplace.

The initiative was officially launched New Year's Day with an open letter vowing to support women in entertainment, healthcare, and working-class professions.

"Time's Up" aims to inspire the creation of laws that would penalize companies for ignoring harassment claims and using non-disclosure agreements to silence victims.

The initiative also wants to even out the playing field after the "Me Too" movement was criticized for not including the struggles of working-class women.

Aside from gathering support, the movement has also set up a legal defense fund to help people pay for legal fees if they are suing for sexual harassment. So far, the fund has $13-million in donations.