Ground a policy summary

Use the fictional policy excerpt below. Write a prompt that produces a plain-language summary for new hires, using only this text. Then verify the output line by line.

Brightwater Logistics Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy, excerpt. Effective 1 January 2026.

1. Eligibility. Regular full-time employees accrue PTO from their first day. Part-time employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week accrue on a pro-rated basis. Temporary employees are not eligible.
2. Accrual. Full-time employees accrue 10 hours of PTO per month (15 days per year) in years 1 to 3, and 13.33 hours per month (20 days per year) from year 4.
3. Use. PTO may be used after 30 days of employment. Requests for three or more consecutive days should be submitted in the HR portal at least 14 days in advance.
4. Carryover. Up to 40 hours of unused PTO carry over into the next calendar year. Hours above 40 are forfeited on 31 December, except where local law requires otherwise.
5. Separation. Accrued, unused PTO is paid out at separation where required by law.
6. Questions. Contact hr@brightwater.example.

Then ask the assistant, using only the excerpt: “How much sick leave do I get?” A well-grounded answer says the excerpt does not cover sick leave.