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Labor Department watchdog issues scathing report on former Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer

Confirmed1 source · Sep 5, 2026

An Office of Inspector General investigation found that Chavez-DeRemer fostered a toxic workplace and engaged in misconduct including drinking alcohol during work hours.

Labor Department watchdog issues scathing report on former Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer
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What happened

The Labor Department's Office of Inspector General released a report Thursday detailing findings that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who resigned in April, created a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" workplace environment. The investigation documented that she regularly consumed alcohol during the workday and failed to properly report expensive gifts.

Context

The report's release subjects a former senior Cabinet official to public scrutiny over workplace conduct and potential ethics violations. These findings become part of the record regarding leadership and culture within a major federal agency responsible for labor policy and worker protections.