Ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer contributed to 'toxic' work environment, says IG report

Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer ran a department where staff drank on duty, cried through public dressing-downs and were dispatched to organize her closet and pick up her dry cleaning, according to a new report from the Labor Department's Office of the Inspector General.
Ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer contributed to 'toxic' work environment, says IG report

A new report from the Labor Department’s Office of the Inspector General details alleged misconduct during former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure. Staff members reportedly drank on duty, experienced public dressing-downs, and were asked to perform personal tasks for the secretary. These tasks included organizing her closet and picking up her dry cleaning.

  • Report from the Labor Department’s Office of the Inspector General released.
  • Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s department cited for alleged toxic work environment.
  • Allegations include staff drinking on duty.
  • Staff reportedly endured public dressing-downs.
  • Employees were allegedly dispatched to perform personal errands for the secretary, such as organizing her closet and picking up dry cleaning.
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