Labor Department investigators have concluded that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez‑DeRemer breached the agency’s own anti‑harassment rules, prompting her resignation in April. The report details specific incidents that violated the department’s policy, shedding light on internal oversight failures and the broader challenges of maintaining a respectful workplace in high‑profile government offices. Officials say the findings underscore the importance of accountability at the highest levels of federal agencies. Chavez‑DeRemer’s departure marks a rare instance of a cabinet‑level official stepping down amid a formal misconduct investigation.
A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April.
