Germany probes Amazon warehouse conditions after film
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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.
The firm said it rejected allegations that it supported the far-right. However, it confirmed its guards had carried out room searches.
In a statement on Friday, Amazon said: "Our goal is to deliver orders quickly and reliably to our customers.
"We know this only works with a contented workforce... We will follow up each incident in our logistics centres and their surroundings which is brought to our attention by our staff, and if need be, will implement thorough improvements."


















































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