Key facts
- Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" work environment, according to a report by the department's Inspector General.
- The report alleges Chavez-DeRemer engaged in policy violations, including an inappropriate relationship with a security detail member and misuse of funds for personal travel.
- Senior staff allegedly berated employees and made staffing decisions based on physical appearance.
- The investigation involved interviews with 53 current and former Labor Department staffers and a review of over 500 documents.
- Chavez-DeRemer resigned from her position earlier this year.
A report from the Labor Department's Office of Inspector General has found that former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer presided over a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" work environment and committed numerous violations of department policy. The findings, based on interviews with 53 current and former staffers and a review of over 500 documents, detail allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail and misuse of department funds for personal travel.