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

1. Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document
2. Provide a clear, plain-language answer
3. Quote the specific policy language
4. Note any exceptions or special cases
5. 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

1. Ask in plain language — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy."
2. Be specific — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."