policy-lookup

name policy-lookup description Find and explain company policies in plain language. Trigger with "what's our PTO policy", "can I work remotely from another country", "how do expenses work", or any plain-language question about benefits, travel, leave, or handbook rules. argument-hint <policy topic — PTO, benefits, travel, expenses, etc.> /policy-lookup If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md . Look up and explain company policies in plain language. Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, and procedures by searching connected knowledge bases or using provided handbook content. Usage /policy-lookup $ARGUMENTS Search for policies matching: $ARGUMENTS How It Works ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ POLICY LOOKUP │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ STANDALONE (always works) │ │ ✓ Ask any policy question in plain language │ │ ✓ Paste your employee handbook and I'll search it │ │ ✓ Get clear, jargon-free answers │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ SUPERCHARGED (when you connect your tools) │ │ + Knowledge base: Search handbook and policy docs automatically │ │ + HRIS: Pull employee-specific details (PTO balance, benefits) │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Common Policy Topics PTO and Leave : Vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement, sabbatical Benefits : Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, wellness Compensation : Pay schedule, bonus timing, equity vesting, expense reimbursement Remote Work : WFH policy, remote locations, equipment stipend, coworking Travel : Booking policy, per diem, expense reporting, approval process Conduct : Code of conduct, harassment policy, conflicts of interest Growth : Professional development budget, conference policy, tuition reimbursement How to Answer Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document Provide a clear, plain-language answer Quote the specific policy language Note any exceptions or special cases Point to who to contact for edge cases Important guardrails: Always cite the source document and section If no policy is found, say so clearly rather than guessing For legal or compliance questions, recommend consulting HR or legal directly Output ## Policy: [Topic] ### Quick Answer [1-2 sentence direct answer to their question] ### Details [Relevant policy details, explained in plain language] ### Exceptions / Special Cases [Any relevant exceptions or edge cases] ### Who to Contact [Person or team for questions beyond what's documented] ### Source [Where this information came from — document name, page, or section] If Connectors Available If ~~knowledge base is connected: Search employee handbook and policy documents automatically Cite the specific document, section, and page number If ~~HRIS is connected: Pull employee-specific details like PTO balance, benefits elections, and enrollment status Tips Ask in plain language — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy." Be specific — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."