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Labor Dept. watchdog probing texts Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father sent staffers: Report
- On Thursday, the Labor Department inspector general intensified an investigation after at least 3 employees filed civil rights complaints against Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, alleging a "hostile work environment."
- Dr. Shawn DeRemer, the Secretary's husband, was banned from the Frances Perkins building in February after accusations of "unwanted sexual touching," prompting the broader investigation into departmental misconduct.
- Terminated aides, including former Chief of Staff Jihun Han, allegedly facilitated personal errands for the Secretary and her family during the 50-state "America At Work" tour, including monitoring Richard Chavez.
- Text messages obtained by The New York Times show the Secretary asked staff to bring wine, specifically "Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc," to her hotel room during an official visit to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- As the probe nears completion, the investigation threatens staff morale and creates reputational risk for the Department, having already prompted termination of 3 high-level aides and complicating operational continuity.
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Investigation targets head of Labor Department over staff texts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Labor Department’s inspector general is reviewing material showing that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her top aides and family members routinely sent personal messages and requests to young staff members.
Labor Dept. watchdog probing inappropriate texts Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father sent staffers
Embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly instructed staffers to “pay attention” to strange personal text messages they would receive from her husband and father.
‘Do They Sell by the Bottle?’ Texts Reportedly Show Embattled Labor Secretary Ordering Aide To Bring Her Wine
Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via AP Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, top department officials, and even members of her family regularly sent text messages to young staffers to ask for favors, according to a review by the Labor inspector general’s office. On Wednesday, The New York Times published yet another unflattering account of Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure at the department, which has been marred by reports of bizarre personal and profess…
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