Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Labor Department's chief of staff and deputy chief of staff were placed on administrative leave as the department's inspector general investigates allegations of professional misconduct involving Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
- A formal complaint filed with the inspector general accuses Secretary Chavez-DeRemer of abusing her office, including allegations of travel fraud and having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
- The complaint also names chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy chief of staff Rebecca Wright, accusing them of facilitating trips for the secretary that included personal time with friends and family.
- The Labor Department's inspector general office declined to confirm the investigation but reaffirmed its commitment to independent oversight and rooting out fraud and abuse.
- The complaint was reportedly filed in December,
