Landesarbeitsgericht Hamburg, Labor court in Hamburg, Germany
The Landesarbeitsgericht Hamburg is the state labor court of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, hearing appeals from the Arbeitsgericht Hamburg and sitting below the Bundesarbeitsgericht in Erfurt. It shares its building at Schleidenstraße in Barmbek, constructed 1910–1912 to plans by Albert Erbe as the Volksschule Schleidenstraße, with the lower labor court.
The Landesarbeitsgericht Hamburg was set up in 1946, when Wilhelm König became its first president, serving until 1954. Hugo Wünnenberg led it from 1954 to 1966, followed by Clara Klabunde until 1971 and Wilfried Weihrauch from 1972. Since October 2021 Birgit Voßkühler has been president. The court has occupied the former Volksschule Schleidenstraße in Barmbek, built 1910–1912 to Albert Erbe's plans, together with the Arbeitsgericht.
The court sits in the former Volksschule Schleidenstraße, a school built 1910–1912 for Barmbek's growing population; the building now houses both the Landesarbeitsgericht and the Arbeitsgericht Hamburg. Its presidents have included Clara Klabunde, in office from 1966 to 1971, and since October 2021 Birgit Voßkühler.
The court is easily accessible by public transportation and located in a central administrative district of Hamburg. Visitors should check in advance which departments are open and allow extra time for security procedures at the entrance.
The court and the lower Arbeitsgericht share a building erected 1910–1912 as the Volksschule Schleidenstraße, designed by architect Albert Erbe for the fast-growing Barmbek district. Visitors pass a former schoolhouse rather than a purpose-built courthouse.
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