Politics US Labor Secretary quits amid misconduct probe Chavez-DeRemer denies allegations, which include drinking on the job and misusing department funds Lori Chavez-DeRemer, US Congress. Wikimedia Commons Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 21 April 2026 Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from running the Department of Labor (DOL) on Monday amid a number of ongoing scandals surrounding her conduct in office. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics US Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as new labor secretary Politics Keith Sonderling confirmed as deputy head of Department of Labor Politics Trump taps private practice veteran for crucial NLRB seat Politics NLRB veteran James Murphy tapped as agency’s new chair