(CNN) Less than four months into the job, Lisa Borders has resigned as the president and CEO of Time's Up, which aims to combat workplace sexual misconduct, following sexual misconduct claims against her son, according to the organization.

On Friday, Time's Up released a statement regarding the reason for Borders' departure.

"Last Friday, Lisa Borders informed members of TIME'S UP leadership that sexual assault allegations had been made against her son in a private forum. Within 24 hours, Lisa made the decision to resign as President and CEO of Time's Up and we agreed that it was the right decision for all parties involved. All of our actions were fully guided by our support for survivors."

"We respect the rights of all survivors to own their own stories," the statement continued. "We strongly encourage anyone who has experienced sexual harassment, assault or related retaliation in the workplace or in trying to advance their careers to contact the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund for assistance. We remain committed to our mission to create, safe and dignified work for women of all kinds."

The Los Angeles Times reported early Friday that they had spoken to Celia Gellert, a yoga instructor who is accusing Borders' son, Garry "Dijon" Bowden Jr., of touching her inappropriately during a "healing" massage.

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