Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Has Resigned

A Labor Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Lori Chavez DeRemer

Lori Chavez-DeRemer (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Her tenure has been plagued by multiple scandals, an investigation into allegations that the secretary was engaged in an extramarital affair with a member of her security team and accusations of inappropriate behavior, like drinking on the job.

Multiple people have resigned from the agency amid the ongoing internal investigation.