Landesarbeitsgericht Hamm, State labor court in Hamm, Germany

The Landesarbeitsgericht Hamm is an appellate court that reviews labor law cases from a large area in western Germany. It handles appeals against decisions made by lower labor courts and organizes hearings where employment disputes are examined in detail.

The Landesarbeitsgericht Hamm was established in 1946 as one of three appellate labor courts of North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 1978 it has occupied a new building at Marker Allee 94. Kristina Göhle-Sander served as its first female president from 2001 to 2013; Holger Schrade has led the court since 1 August 2013.

The court's district covers about 20,000 km² with 231 municipalities and nine independent cities, home to roughly 8.5 million people in the Westphalian part of North Rhine-Westphalia. It supervises the staff of the 17 lower labor courts beneath it, from Arnsberg to Siegen. Kristina Göhle-Sander led the court as its first female president from 2001 to 2013.

Hearings are generally open to the public, though specific times and dates vary depending on each case. It is helpful to check in advance to learn which hearings are scheduled and to plan your arrival time accordingly.

The court has 18 chambers and its district covers about 20,000 km² with 231 municipalities and nine independent cities, home to some 8.5 million people. It supervises the staff of the 17 lower labor courts beneath it, from Arnsberg to Siegen. Kristina Göhle-Sander led the court from 2001 to 2013 as its first woman president.