Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her role in the Trump administration to take a position in the private sector, according to a statement released Monday by the White House.

White House communications director Steven Cheung said Chavez-DeRemer is departing after leading the Department of Labor through a period focused on workforce policy and job training initiatives. He credited her with advancing labor protections and supporting efforts to expand skills development for American workers.

Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary following her departure, assuming leadership of the U.S. Department of Labor during the transition.

Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure has drawn scrutiny in recent months amid internal investigations into conduct within the department. Reports indicated that multiple staff members were placed on administrative leave and later exited their positions as part of ongoing reviews.

The department’s inspector general has been examining potential misconduct, and prior reporting also highlighted allegations involving a member of Chavez-DeRemer’s family, though a related criminal investigation has since been closed.

Additional turnover occurred earlier this year when senior aides departed following internal probes into workplace issues at the agency.

The White House did not immediately provide details on a permanent replacement or a timeline for nominating a successor, but the leadership change comes as the administration continues overseeing labor policy amid broader economic and regulatory priorities.