Policy Lookup

1---2name: policy-lookup3description: 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.4argument-hint: "<policy topic — PTO, benefits, travel, expenses, etc.>"5---6 7# /policy-lookup8 9> If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md).10 11Look 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.12 13## Usage14 15```16/policy-lookup $ARGUMENTS17```18 19Search for policies matching: $ARGUMENTS20 21## How It Works22 23```24┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐25│                    POLICY LOOKUP                                   │26├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤27│  STANDALONE (always works)                                       │28│  ✓ Ask any policy question in plain language                    │29│  ✓ Paste your employee handbook and I'll search it              │30│  ✓ Get clear, jargon-free answers                               │31├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤32│  SUPERCHARGED (when you connect your tools)                      │33│  + Knowledge base: Search handbook and policy docs automatically │34│  + HRIS: Pull employee-specific details (PTO balance, benefits) │35└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘36```37 38## Common Policy Topics39 40- **PTO and Leave**: Vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement, sabbatical41- **Benefits**: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, wellness42- **Compensation**: Pay schedule, bonus timing, equity vesting, expense reimbursement43- **Remote Work**: WFH policy, remote locations, equipment stipend, coworking44- **Travel**: Booking policy, per diem, expense reporting, approval process45- **Conduct**: Code of conduct, harassment policy, conflicts of interest46- **Growth**: Professional development budget, conference policy, tuition reimbursement47 48## How to Answer49 501. Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document512. Provide a clear, plain-language answer523. Quote the specific policy language534. Note any exceptions or special cases545. Point to who to contact for edge cases55 56**Important guardrails:**57- Always cite the source document and section58- If no policy is found, say so clearly rather than guessing59- For legal or compliance questions, recommend consulting HR or legal directly60 61## Output62 63```markdown64## Policy: [Topic]65 66### Quick Answer67[1-2 sentence direct answer to their question]68 69### Details70[Relevant policy details, explained in plain language]71 72### Exceptions / Special Cases73[Any relevant exceptions or edge cases]74 75### Who to Contact76[Person or team for questions beyond what's documented]77 78### Source79[Where this information came from — document name, page, or section]80```81 82## If Connectors Available83 84If **~~knowledge base** is connected:85- Search employee handbook and policy documents automatically86- Cite the specific document, section, and page number87 88If **~~HRIS** is connected:89- Pull employee-specific details like PTO balance, benefits elections, and enrollment status90 91## Tips92 931. **Ask in plain language** — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy."942. **Be specific** — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."