GermanyAufgabe 137 · Politics in a democracy
Which court in Germany is responsible for conflicts in the world of work?
In the exam (German)
Welches Gericht ist in Deutschland bei Konflikten in der Arbeitswelt zuständig?
- athe family court (Familiengericht)das Familiengericht
- bthe criminal court (Strafgericht)das Strafgericht
- cthe labour court (Arbeitsgericht)das ArbeitsgerichtCorrect answer
- dthe local court (Amtsgericht)das Amtsgericht
Why?
The labour court is responsible for conflicts in the world of work – for example about pay, holidays or a dismissal. The family court decides family matters such as a divorce, and the criminal court decides on criminal offences. The local court is a court for many other kinds of dispute, but not for disputes arising from an employment relationship.
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