Question 7
Which court in Germany has jurisdiction over conflicts in the world of work?
German original: Welches Gericht ist in Deutschland bei Konflikten in der Arbeitswelt zuständig?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the family court
- the criminal court
- the labor court — Correct answer
- the district court
Explanation
For conflicts in the workplace, the labor court is responsible. Here disputes over dismissals, wages, overtime, or discrimination are adjudicated.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a specific thing or person from a group. It is used to request a choice or identification.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- work / labor — Work is an activity that people do to earn money or accomplish something. It can be physical or mental in nature.
- court — A court is a state institution that resolves legal disputes and issues judgments. It ensures that laws are applied and rights are protected.
- working world / world of work — The world of work includes all areas of professional life, such as workplaces, occupations, and the conditions under which people work.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.