One of the most effective ways in which the Department of Labor influences court decisions and policy making is by filing amicus briefs. The Obama DOL is already seeking changes in the wage and hour laws by filing amicus briefs in the federal courts trying to reshape the laws in a more plaintiff-friendly direction. Given this new direction, HR Policy has created a website showing the briefs and providing a short summary for each. The Association will continue to file FOIA requests with the DOL and review each brief it files in FLSA cases to monitor enforcement emphasis and new policy trends.