Ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a 'toxic' work environment: IG report
Summary
A report by the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General found that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had an inappropriate relationship with a security detail member and created a toxic work environment. She resigned in April 2026 after the investigation, and some senior staff were fired.Key Facts
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer was the Labor Secretary who resigned in April 2026 following the report.
- The Inspector General received a complaint in January 2026 about a harmful work environment under Chavez-DeRemer.
- Over 30 witnesses described the workplace as toxic, intimidating, and humiliating.
- Chavez-DeRemer reportedly had an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail who held supervisory duties over the protective team.
- During a personal trip in April 2025, Chavez-DeRemer asked security to rearrange details to allow her limousine driver in and gave money to dancers at a club.
- She used staff for personal chores, like organizing her closet and buying holiday decorations.
- Chavez-DeRemer accepted gifts such as rodeo tickets, a wallet, and cowboy hats but did not properly report them.
- The Labor Department and Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney have not commented on the findings.
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