An employee of a company, who has good technical knowledge, is concerned that some televisions made by the company may have electrical shorts that could cause fires. Since no one in the company would address the problem, the employee provides evidence of the problem to the media and state attorney general, so consumers can be aware of the problem. If the employee is fired he is unlikely to have:

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The employee is protected under whistleblower laws and can file a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination. The employee acted in good faith and public interest by providing evidence of a potential safety hazard, and firing the employee could be seen as retaliatory. The employee's technical knowledge also strengthens their case as they had a duty to report any potential safety issues.

An Employee of a Company, Who Has Good Technical Knowledge