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Labor Secretary's Husband Faces Toxic Workplace Allegations

4/10/2026

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Three complaints allege a toxic workplace and retaliation against women reporting Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband, Dr. Shawn DeRemer.
They describe unwanted touching by Dr. Shawn DeRemer and a hostile environment.
Investigations by the Department of Labor and Metropolitan Police Department continue.
Police closed the investigation for insufficient evidence, though security footage corroborated one incident.
Chavez-DeRemer denies misconduct, with the matter taking place during U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Story summary

Three complaints allege a toxic workplace and retaliation against women reporting Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband, Dr. Shawn DeRemer.
They describe unwanted touching by Dr. Shawn DeRemer and a hostile environment.
Investigations by the Department of Labor and Metropolitan Police Department continue.
Police closed the investigation for insufficient evidence, though security footage corroborated one incident.
Chavez-DeRemer denies misconduct, with the matter taking place during U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.