# Policy Lookup

> 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.

- Skill: `nota-america/policy-lookup-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nota-america/policy-lookup-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nota-america/policy-lookup-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: nota-america (https://skillmd.com/u/nota-america)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nota-america/policy-lookup-2

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# /policy-lookup

> If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md (`.forgecat/profiles/@forgecat/anthropics_knowledge-work-plugins_human-resources/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

```markdown
## 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."