# Intel Terminates Engineers Who Protested During 50th Anniversary Events
Intel recently fired two engineers for “willful misconduct” after they staged protests during the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The engineers apparently disrupted official commemorative events with their demonstrations. While details about the specific nature of their protests remain limited, the incident highlights tensions within the tech giant as it celebrated its half-century milestone. The firings raise questions about corporate policies regarding employee activism and free expression in workplace settings, a topic of increasing relevance in today’s tech industry.