HR Regulation

Patrick Pizzella will take over the acting role from Acosta, who has faced increased scrutiny over his handling of a decade-old investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Acosta's deputy, Patrick Pizzella, will become acting secretary of the Labor Department.

More than one-third of business owners say they are not yet prepared to manage the impact of legalized marijuana on the workplace.

Federal appeals courts are divided over the scope of protection for gay, lesbian and transgender workers under civil rights laws, but employers are not.

Four in 10 employers say they are making a major effort to reduce absenteeism, an 86 percent increase in the past four years.

Employers are busy keeping up with--and taking action on--a laundry list of social and regulatory issues in the workplace.