Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd v Jones

Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd v Jones ICR 17 is a UK labour law case, concerning unfair dismissal, now governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Facts

Mr Jones was summarily dismissed for failing to lock a door, and taking part in a ‘go slow’ shift while on security duties. Mr Jones claimed it was unfair. The employer contended it was justified.

Judgment

Browne-Wilkinson J remitted the case to tribunal with the observation that the haste of the dismissal was probably unwise. In interpreting what is or is not fair, the following should be considered.