Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Husband Barred From Department Amidst Allegations

Washington D.C. – Dr. Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has been barred from the Department of Labor following allegations of inappropriate conduct towards female staff members, according to reports from the New York Times and DNyuz.com. The allegations surfaced on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct

At least two female staff members have accused Dr. DeRemer of inappropriate touching while at the Labor Department’s Washington, D.C. Headquarters. One incident, which occurred on December 18th during working hours, was reportedly captured on office security cameras DNyuz.com.

Chavez-DeRemer Under Investigation for Workplace Conduct

The allegations against Dr. DeRemer approach amidst a separate internal investigation into Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s own conduct. Yahoo News reports that Chavez-DeRemer is facing scrutiny over allegations of an “inappropriate” relationship with a member of her security detail. A security officer was placed on administrative exit on January 16th pending the outcome of the investigation.

Further allegations include claims of drinking alcohol from a personal stash in her office, taking officials to strip clubs, and committing travel fraud to visit friends and family at the government’s expense Yahoo News.

Background on the Chavez-DeRemer Family

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been married to Dr. Shawn DeRemer for over three decades, and the couple have twin daughters together. Dr. DeRemer is an anesthesiologist who, along with his wife, has been involved in establishing an anesthesia management company and several medical clinics in the Pacific Northwest PrimeTimer.com.

Ongoing Investigations

Both investigations are ongoing, and at least a dozen government officials have reportedly been interviewed as part of the probe into Chavez-DeRemer’s conduct Yahoo News. The Department of Labor has not yet released a statement regarding the allegations against Dr. DeRemer.