adv_estimate

Deterministic ADV screening calculator for FLSA enterprise-coverage triage. Encodes Methods 1-4 (per-employee, capacity-derived, chain per-unit, format default), the geographic multiplier, ±40% range math, and the $500,000 FLSA flag (Above / Below / Borderline / Insufficient Data). NOT a coverage...

Server DOL WHD MCP uhq-actual/dol_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What adv_estimate does on DOL WHD MCP

AI agents call adv_estimate to retrieve information from DOL WHD MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why adv_estimate needs a policy

This is a deterministic calculation engine for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enterprise-coverage triage. It retrieves or accepts input parameters and outputs a screening classification. The explicit disclaimer 'NOT a coverage determination — screening signal only' confirms this is an analytical/advisory tool with no binding effects or side effects on external systems.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Deterministic ADV screening calculator' that 'Encodes Methods 1-4' and provides 'screening signal only.

Questions about adv_estimate

What does the adv_estimate tool do? +

Deterministic ADV screening calculator for FLSA enterprise-coverage triage. Encodes Methods 1-4 (per-employee, capacity-derived, chain per-unit, format default), the geographic multiplier, ±40% range math, and the $500,000 FLSA flag (Above / Below / Borderline / Insufficient Data). NOT a coverage determination — screening signal only. Method selection priority: chain per-unit ADV > employee count > capacity input > format default. Method 2 capacity input priority (highest first): seatCount > occupantLoad (×0.85 → seats) > squareFootage (BOH subtract + IBC 15-sqft-per-occupant + ×0.85) > parkingSpaces (× format-typical seats-per-space). Always pass capacitySource so the audit trail records where the number came from. Best practice: read employeeCount from osha_inspection_search results and pass it in here when an OSHA inspection record exists for the establishment (employee_count is a required OSHA field). Returns separate columns for estimate, range, method, capacity_input, capacity_source, flsa_flag, confidence, and a derivation-chain notes string. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DOL WHD MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on adv_estimate? +

Register the DOL WHD MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adv_estimate: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches DOL WHD MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adv_estimate? +

adv_estimate is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit adv_estimate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adv_estimate rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block adv_estimate completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for adv_estimate. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides adv_estimate? +

adv_estimate is provided by the DOL WHD MCP server (uhq-actual/dol_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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