handbook-updates

Diff proposed handbook wording changes and analyze downstream cross-references and supplement impacts.

9|Updated May 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins --skill handbook-updates-uk-agents
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Skill: handbook-updates
Source: https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins/tree/main/employment-legal-uk/skills/handbook-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins --skill handbook-updates-uk-agents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you compare a proposed handbook update to the current handbook language and identify downstream issues, including cross-references and jurisdiction-specific supplement effects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Change diffing: Produces a clear before/after diff for the section being updated.
  • Cross-reference impact analysis: Locates where other sections reference the changed material and flags what still holds true.
  • Jurisdiction supplement impact: Checks whether England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland supplements make the changed section inconsistent or obsolete.
  • Promise/risk check: Flags potential promise-reduction risk where the update reduces benefits that may create legitimate expectations.

Quick Start

Run employment-legal-uk handbook-updates when you have the new handbook wording and tell it which section you want to change.

Frequently Asked Questions about handbook-updates

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check an employment handbook update for cross-reference issues?

To check an employment handbook update for cross-reference issues, diff the new wording against the current version to locate downstream sections that reference the changed material and flag inconsistencies that no longer hold true.

What is a promise-reduction risk when changing HR policy wording?

A promise-reduction risk occurs when an employment handbook update reduces employee benefits, potentially breaching legitimate expectations. Diffing the proposed change against current wording flags this HR risk.

How do I analyze the impact of handbook changes on jurisdiction supplements?

Analyzing handbook changes against jurisdiction supplements involves checking whether England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland supplements become inconsistent or obsolete due to the edited section, producing a supplement impact table.

Can I compare before and after versions of an employment policy section?

Yes, you can compare employment policy versions by loading the current handbook context and proposed wording. The diff analysis produces a clear before and after comparison for the targeted section.

What do I need to provide to start diffing handbook wording changes?

To start diffing handbook wording changes, you need the proposed new handbook wording and the specific section to update. The practice and active matter configuration must supply the current handbook and supplement context.

When should I run a cross-reference impact analysis on employment policies?

Run a cross-reference impact analysis on employment policies when a proposed update involves section insertions, edits, or cross-referenced policies that might create ripple effects and downstream inconsistencies across the handbook.