diff --git a/.github/workflows/docs.yaml b/.github/workflows/docs.yaml
index a20c3602..ae048158 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/docs.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/docs.yaml
@@ -16,12 +16,10 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Check if there are changes to POLICIES.md
         id: changes
-        uses: UnicornGlobal/has-changes-action@v1.0.10
-        with:
-          pathspec: POLICIES.md
+        run: echo "changed=$(git status --porcelain POLICIES.md | wc -l)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
       - name: Fail if POLICIES.md changes found
-        if: steps.changes.outputs.changed == 1
+        if: steps.changes.outputs.changed >= 1
         run: |
           echo "Uncommited changes to POLICIES.md exist. Failing."
           exit 1