"PA Governor's Office Settles Harassment Claim for $295K"

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's office has agreed to pay $295,000 to settle a sexual harassment complaint against one of his advisors, Mike Vereb. The settlement, which was signed in September, includes a controversial confidentiality clause that prevents both parties from discussing the allegations. The woman who filed the complaint accused Vereb of making inappropriate and sexually suggestive comments during her brief employment. The use of taxpayer funds for settlements in harassment cases has been criticized, and this settlement will be partially covered by the state's Employee Liability Self-Insurance Program.