An employee in West Jutland took decisive legal action after not receiving their salary by 1 April, filing for bankruptcy against their former workplace, a small furniture upholstery business in Sdr. Vium. The workshop, now closed, had six employees plus a director.
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The company, Møbelpolstrer & Kalechesmeden, was founded in 2007 and recorded a modest profit of 12,542 kroner in the 2023/24 financial year. It faced financial collapse amid serious allegations of mismanagement.
According to the trustee handling the bankruptcy estate, there were no funds left in the company's account. Payments from customers were reportedly made via MobilePay but were deposited directly into the personal account of director John Fisker Jacobsen, bypassing the official business account entirely. This was described as "a kind of alternative economy" by trustee Lars Bentsen.
Both the company's accountant and its legal entity have reported the director to the police, raising questions about financial transparency and employee rights.
Despite this, the company's website had claimed the director focused on employee well-being, stating: 'I try to create a workplace where employees thrive and can develop and have influence on their work, but also focus on delivering the best possible service to our customers.'
The case has drawn attention not only due to the financial irregularities but also for the employee's rare move of initiating bankruptcy proceedings, a decision likely driven by unpaid wages and eroded trust.
The investigation continues as authorities assess the extent of possible misconduct.
Source: www.wood-supply.dk