What is the equivalent of Conseil de prud'hommes in Germany?

Law & justice

Conseil de prud'hommes → Arbeitsgericht

Prud'hommes, Juridiction prud'homale

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In Germany

A professional judge presides from the first hearing, with one lay judge from each side beside them. The career judge is the norm here rather than the tie-breaker.

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Labour courts

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