Ward Criticizes Shapiro Administration For Handling Of Vereb Allegations
Senate Leader says Administration’s actions call into question workplace culture
October 2, 2023
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Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) released a statement on Monday afternoon that was critical of the Shapiro Administration for its handling of allegations of sexual harassment against Mike Vereb.
Vereb, the former Secretary of Legislative Affairs for the Commonwealth, resigned under a cloud of suspicions about his behavior that dated to February and March.
âOne of our greatest responsibilities as elected officials is to ensure the people of Pennsylvania are safe and secure, that includes the talented people who work for us. The onus is on us as leaders to create a safe workplace culture,” said Ward.
âThe details of the sexual harassment complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against Gov. Shapiroâs Office are appalling. Despite this being a personnel matter, the Governorâs office has offered official comments and conflicting information on the issue. This not only raises concerns related to their workplace practices, but also whether this matter has influenced our current unfinished budget situation, and how taxpayer funds are supporting this issue.
âThe alleged offender remained in his influential role until he tendered his resignation leaving the victim in an unsafe space, to fend for herself, with limited options. This is unacceptable.â
Broad + Liberty reported that Vereb resigned in the wake of allegations by a female former deputy secretary that he subjected her to unwanted sexual conversations during the winter of 2023.
Reporter Todd Shepherd wrote that the âaffair raises questions for the first-term governor about the degree to which Gov. (Josh) Shapiro believed Vereb over the accuser, and his willingness to risk keeping a potential liability on staff.â
The 26-page complaint alleges three âcountsâ against the administration: hostile work environment, harassment and disparate treatment on the basis of the accuserâs sex, and retaliation.
The complainantâs attorney â Chuck Pascal â said that âWe cannot confirm the contents or authenticity of any alleged complaint, draft complaint or written statement alleged to be from the complainant which it is our understanding is in the possession of several members of the media.
We also cannot at this time confirm the existence of any settlement, agreement, or other resolution of this matter.â
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) released a statement on Monday afternoon that was critical of the Shapiro Administration for its handling of allegations of sexual harassment against Mike Vereb.
Vereb, the former Secretary of Legislative Affairs for the Commonwealth, resigned under a cloud of suspicions about his behavior that dated to February and March.
âOne of our greatest responsibilities as elected officials is to ensure the people of Pennsylvania are safe and secure, that includes the talented people who work for us. The onus is on us as leaders to create a safe workplace culture,” said Ward.
âThe details of the sexual harassment complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against Gov. Shapiroâs Office are appalling. Despite this being a personnel matter, the Governorâs office has offered official comments and conflicting information on the issue. This not only raises concerns related to their workplace practices, but also whether this matter has influenced our current unfinished budget situation, and how taxpayer funds are supporting this issue.
âThe alleged offender remained in his influential role until he tendered his resignation leaving the victim in an unsafe space, to fend for herself, with limited options. This is unacceptable.â
Broad + Liberty reported that Vereb resigned in the wake of allegations by a female former deputy secretary that he subjected her to unwanted sexual conversations during the winter of 2023.
Reporter Todd Shepherd wrote that the âaffair raises questions for the first-term governor about the degree to which Gov. (Josh) Shapiro believed Vereb over the accuser, and his willingness to risk keeping a potential liability on staff.â
The 26-page complaint alleges three âcountsâ against the administration: hostile work environment, harassment and disparate treatment on the basis of the accuserâs sex, and retaliation.
The complainantâs attorney â Chuck Pascal â said that âWe cannot confirm the contents or authenticity of any alleged complaint, draft complaint or written statement alleged to be from the complainant which it is our understanding is in the possession of several members of the media.
We also cannot at this time confirm the existence of any settlement, agreement, or other resolution of this matter.â
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) released a statement on Monday afternoon that was critical of the Shapiro Administration for its handling of allegations of sexual harassment against Mike Vereb.
Vereb, the former Secretary of Legislative Affairs for the Commonwealth, resigned under a cloud of suspicions about his behavior that dated to February and March.
âOne of our greatest responsibilities as elected officials is to ensure the people of Pennsylvania are safe and secure, that includes the talented people who work for us. The onus is on us as leaders to create a safe workplace culture,” said Ward.
âThe details of the sexual harassment complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against Gov. Shapiroâs Office are appalling. Despite this being a personnel matter, the Governorâs office has offered official comments and conflicting information on the issue. This not only raises concerns related to their workplace practices, but also whether this matter has influenced our current unfinished budget situation, and how taxpayer funds are supporting this issue.
âThe alleged offender remained in his influential role until he tendered his resignation leaving the victim in an unsafe space, to fend for herself, with limited options. This is unacceptable.â
Broad + Liberty reported that Vereb resigned in the wake of allegations by a female former deputy secretary that he subjected her to unwanted sexual conversations during the winter of 2023.
Reporter Todd Shepherd wrote that the âaffair raises questions for the first-term governor about the degree to which Gov. (Josh) Shapiro believed Vereb over the accuser, and his willingness to risk keeping a potential liability on staff.â
The 26-page complaint alleges three âcountsâ against the administration: hostile work environment, harassment and disparate treatment on the basis of the accuserâs sex, and retaliation.
The complainantâs attorney â Chuck Pascal â said that âWe cannot confirm the contents or authenticity of any alleged complaint, draft complaint or written statement alleged to be from the complainant which it is our understanding is in the possession of several members of the media.
We also cannot at this time confirm the existence of any settlement, agreement, or other resolution of this matter.â
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) released a statement on Monday afternoon that was critical of the Shapiro Administration for its handling of allegations of sexual harassment against Mike Vereb.
Vereb, the former Secretary of Legislative Affairs for the Commonwealth, resigned under a cloud of suspicions about his behavior that dated to February and March.
âOne of our greatest responsibilities as elected officials is to ensure the people of Pennsylvania are safe and secure, that includes the talented people who work for us. The onus is on us as leaders to create a safe workplace culture,” said Ward.
âThe details of the sexual harassment complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against Gov. Shapiroâs Office are appalling. Despite this being a personnel matter, the Governorâs office has offered official comments and conflicting information on the issue. This not only raises concerns related to their workplace practices, but also whether this matter has influenced our current unfinished budget situation, and how taxpayer funds are supporting this issue.
âThe alleged offender remained in his influential role until he tendered his resignation leaving the victim in an unsafe space, to fend for herself, with limited options. This is unacceptable.â
Broad + Liberty reported that Vereb resigned in the wake of allegations by a female former deputy secretary that he subjected her to unwanted sexual conversations during the winter of 2023.
Reporter Todd Shepherd wrote that the âaffair raises questions for the first-term governor about the degree to which Gov. (Josh) Shapiro believed Vereb over the accuser, and his willingness to risk keeping a potential liability on staff.â
The 26-page complaint alleges three âcountsâ against the administration: hostile work environment, harassment and disparate treatment on the basis of the accuserâs sex, and retaliation.
The complainantâs attorney â Chuck Pascal â said that âWe cannot confirm the contents or authenticity of any alleged complaint, draft complaint or written statement alleged to be from the complainant which it is our understanding is in the possession of several members of the media.
We also cannot at this time confirm the existence of any settlement, agreement, or other resolution of this matter.â
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