handbook-updates

To check handbook policy updates for cross-reference inconsistencies, diff the proposed change against the current version to identify related sections that rely on the modified language and flag any dependencies that no longer align.

When an employment policy changes, state supplements must be assessed for impacts. The review evaluates whether existing supplements require updates, should be marked obsolete, or need new state-specific overrides created to reflect the revised handbook language.

To flag employment policy updates that reduce promised benefits, review the handbook diff for heightened risk where reductions could be treated as contractual, noting the specific jurisdictional risk associated with the change.

Yes, you can generate a publish-ready checklist after modifying PTO or leave policies by producing a section diff, cross-reference impact table, and state supplement assessment to verify all related handbook dependencies are resolved.

The best way to prevent handbook inconsistencies from spreading is to perform a comprehensive diff of the proposed policy change against the current handbook, mapping all ripple effects across cross-references and state supplements before publication.

Yes, you need to configure a CLAUDE.md file to review handbook edits, as the system requires reading practice-level handbook context and the state supplement list from this configuration to accurately generate impact tables and risk flags.