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Germany probes Amazon warehouse conditions after film
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21488816
The Amazon warehouse at Bad Hersfeld featured prominently in the film
Germany is demanding explanations from the online retail giant Amazon after a TV documentary showed seasonal workers being harassed by security guards.
A TV documentary by state broadcaster ARD said employees' rooms were searched, they were frisked at breakfast and constantly watched.
Employment Minister Ursula von der Leyen said some employment agencies could lose their operating licences.
In a statement, Amazon said it would follow up complaints.
