Federal Labour Court of Germany

The Federal Labour Court is the highest court for labor matters in Erfurt, ruling on employment disputes and worker rights issues nationwide. It operates through several specialized chambers that each handle different categories of work-related cases.

The court relocated to Erfurt from Kassel in 1999 following German reunification, moving into a building on the grounds of the former Petersberg citadel. The relocation marked an important step in integrating the justice system after reunification.

The court shapes German labor law through its rulings and serves as a central reference point for workers, employers, and legal professionals seeking guidance on employment matters.

The court accepts written submissions by mail and allows visitors to attend its hearings. The building is centrally located in Erfurt and accessible by public transport.

The court regularly holds moot competitions where law students present arguments in simulated labor dispute cases before experienced judges. These events give students real insight into how judges approach cases.

Location: Erfurt

Inception: April 1954

Architects: Gesine Weinmiller

Address: Hugo-Preuß-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt

Phone: +4936126360

Email: bag@bundesarbeitsgericht.de

Website: https://bundesarbeitsgericht.de

GPS coordinates: 50.97742,11.01427

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20