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Gov. Josh Shapiro made his first public remarks about the sexual harassment claims made against a former top aide Mike Vereb at an event in Bethlehem on Thursday. Oct. 5, 2023 Commonwealth Media ServicesGov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday voiced his commitment to a “healthy, safe, professional work environment” for employees who work for his administration as he struggles to address a sexual harassment complaint involving a former top aide.
According to a draft of a Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission complaint obtained by PennLive, the women said she could no longer work in an environment where she was regularly subject to lewd and sexually inappropriate comments from Vereb. She also said she was retaliated against when she complained.“Consider the source when it comes from the president pro tem,” said Shapiro, before defending the process his office used to investigate the claims.
Shapiro said his administration is led by “two strong women” referring to his Chief of Staff Dana Fritz and General Counsel Jennifer Selber. Together, he said they work daily to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
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