Someone claiming to be an employee of the employer for whom Bernie works has been handing out flyers denigrating the employer at a local shopping mall. Bernie's employer had its security force search all of the employees' lockers to see if they had any of the flyers.
Bernie can file an action against his employer under the 4^th amendment if
I. His employer is a private company that has a government contract.
II. His employer is a state or local government.
III. His employer is the federal government.
IV. His employer is a non-profit organization.

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The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Private employers are not seen as government entities, so the Fourth Amendment does not directly apply to their actions. However, if the employer is a state or local government, or the federal government, then the Fourth Amendment would apply. Non-profit organizations also do not fall under the Fourth Amendment's protections. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it includes the options where the employer would be subject to the Fourth Amendment.

Someone Claiming to Be an Employee of the Employer for Whom