Minimal safety concerns
If you were terminated due to a safety violation that you have disputed, would you be required to answer future possible employers with why you were terminated?
Yes.
Floyd, By law a future employer can only ask what your position was, what you did, how much you were paid. DON'T give any more info than needed. If they ask why you left just say you were laid off for business reasons. DON"T listen to people who tell you to tell the interviewer the whole truth! That is the kiss of death! They won't think you are a good person just because you told the truth. They will just send you a form letter stating that you are not a "good fit". In fact anyone who says different is probably an HR Manager!
Tell the TRUTH. Employers will value your integrity and honesty about your previous job situation. Don't try to color code your conversation when interviewing with all your future employers.
Hi Floyd, I'm not sure there's a definitive answer for that question. Future employers may ask why you are no longer with your previous company and it's up to you to tell them something. I can see why you would want to keep that information secret, but you would need to have something prepared incase they ask. Since you are disputing it, I don't think you need to make it public knowledge. Have you thought about other possible reasons? -Mark
Keep it to yourself until the case goes through unless you are applying for the same type of work.