Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces misconduct allegations in Labor Department report

Lori Chavez-DeRemer Department of Labor Inspector General report misconduct investigation workplace harassment

A report from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General has detailed extensive misconduct by former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The investigation, which reviewed over 500 documents and interviewed 53 employees, found that Chavez-DeRemer violated multiple department policies, including those regarding workplace harassment, official travel, alcohol consumption, and gift reporting.

Key findings include the creation of a 'toxic, intimidating and humiliating' work environment. Investigators reported that Chavez-DeRemer frequently used government employees for personal errands, such as organizing her clothing and home. The report also noted instances of alcohol consumption on federal property and the improper use of public funds for personal travel. Additionally, Chavez-DeRemer was accused of maintaining an 'inappropriately close and unprofessional' relationship with a member of her security detail, though investigators stated there was insufficient evidence to prove a romantic or sexual relationship.

One specific incident cited involved a trip to Oregon, where Chavez-DeRemer allegedly directed a security agent to provide cash to a performer at a strip club. Following the release of these findings, Senator Bill Cassidy placed a hold on four Labor Department nominees, demanding a full briefing on the investigation's results.

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Bill Cassidy · Brian Sloan · Department of Labor · Donald Trump · Lori Chavez-DeRemer · Office of Inspector General · U.S. Department of Labor

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[● 9 SOURCES] The investigation involved reviewing over 500 documents and interviewing 53 current and former employees. antiguatribune.com · offthepress.com · n.com.do · abc17news.com · oliverwillis.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Bill Cassidy placed a hold on four Labor Department nominees pending a full briefing on the investigation findings. offthepress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Investigators found no sufficient direct evidence to prove the relationship with the security official was romantic or sexual. www.marasbugun.com.tr · oliverwillis.com · www.nbcnews.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Chavez-DeRemer allegedly directed a security agent to give cash to a performer at a strip club during a trip to Oregon. n.com.do · ca.news.yahoo.com · sjvsun.com · www.tribtoday.com · www.queerty.com · +6 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Chavez-DeRemer maintained an 'inappropriately close and unprofessional' relationship with a member of her security detail. www.marasbugun.com.tr · antiguatribune.com · offthepress.com · n.com.do · abc17news.com · +10 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Thirty-eight employees described the former secretary's office as a 'toxic, intimidating and humiliating' workplace. antiguatribune.com · offthepress.com · n.com.do · abc17news.com · oliverwillis.com · +7 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Chavez-DeRemer used government employees to perform personal errands, such as organizing her clothing and shoes. antiguatribune.com · n.com.do · abc17news.com · sjvsun.com · www.tribtoday.com · +3 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department policies regarding workplace harassment, official travel, alcohol consumption, and gift reporting. www.marasbugun.com.tr · antiguatribune.com · offthepress.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +11 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department policies regarding workplace harassment, travel, alcohol consumption, and gift reporting. www.marasbugun.com.tr · antiguatribune.com · offthepress.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +11 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The report alleges Chavez-DeRemer used government employees to perform personal tasks, such as organizing her clothing and home. n.com.do · abc17news.com · sjvsun.com · www.tribtoday.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] The investigation found that Chavez-DeRemer failed to properly report gifts, including an alligator-hide wallet and rodeo tickets. offthepress.com · sjvsun.com · www.tribtoday.com · www.nbcnews.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Chavez-DeRemer is accused of consuming and storing alcohol in her office on federal property. antiguatribune.com · offthepress.com · n.com.do · abc17news.com · oliverwillis.com · +6 more