Ikea told to pay sacked worker €30,000 over €1.25 milkshake

Retail furnishing giant Ikea is counting the cost of sacking a bistro worker at its Dublin store for consuming a €1.25 milkshake without paying for it.

It follows an Employment Appeals Tribunal ordering Ikea Ireland pay €30,000 to Ian Fortune after it ruled he was unfairly dismissed from the Ballymun-based outlet.

Ikea employees are entitled to drink tea, coffee and drinks from the soda fountain free of charge.