Problem: Google, the owner of Nest, set up an internal website for employees to report whistle-blowers. After paying $200 million in fines due to one whistle-blower at Nest, the company now encourages employees to air their frustrations by talking to management before talking to the press.
1. What are some consequences that employees can face for whistle-blowing?
2. What government measures have been put in place that provides protection to whistle-blowers?
3. Please discuss one other company that has had a whistle-blower and provide a link to the information.