The three employees who have earned huge million-dollar bonuses at Energi Danmark are ready to go to court to get their money. This is what their lawyer, who has been hired by the three employees' union, Djøf, to handle the case, tells Finans. The employees believe that they are fully entitled to have the bonuses paid out.
- Our primary argument is that completely valid agreements have been entered into, says Frederik Borcks, a partner at the law firm Lind, to Finans.
The case concerns three employees at Energi Danmark who have earned triple-digit million-dollar bonuses totaling over half a billion. The case was first described by Finans. The bonuses have become very high because the industry has earned much more than expected during the energy crisis.
Employees suspended
On Sunday, Andel, which owns Energi Danmark together with NRGI, announced that the bonus agreement for the three employees had been entered into illegally and was therefore invalid. At the same time, it was announced that the three employees had been suspended.
Jesper Hjulmand, who is the chairman of the board of Energi Danmark, has also previously said that the employees will not receive bonuses of either double or triple-digit million.
While lawyer Frederik Borcks states that employees are ready to go to court for the money, the door is still open for a settlement, he says.
- We are always prepared to discuss a case based on reasonable assumptions, and if we can find a reasonable solution, we are not averse, Frederik Borcks tells Finans.
- But it requires that it be reasonable. So far, the "offer" they have been offered is a consolation prize.
Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard (M) has asked for an explanation of the case. Initially, the message from the minister was that the government would not interfere. Users could opt out of the companies if they found it unfair.
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