[karaterobot]

That's unambiguous to you? It's equivalent to "you were fired for reasons".

[tschwimmer]

I think the operant phrase is “policy violations.” I’ve never heard that associated with anything but breaking a corporate rule: talking to the media unauthorized, leaking, harassment, etc.

[za3faran]

Do you think that will sit well with a potential future employer regardless?

[cmrdporcupine]

Said person could go back to working at Google anytime, likely. I don't think he needs to worry about covering for his reputation on this matter.

[Firmwarrior]

I dunno man, if I had a spare $300-$600k/year lying around I'd love to have this guy work for me even if he is a whiny smart aleck