Cramer Corporation had an immediate need for a large group of workers to fulfill a project.Although it followed its normal hiring processes,in some cases short-cuts were taken in the interests of getting the workers on board as quickly as possible.As a result,Cramer inadvertently hired some workers without proper documentation.Which of the following best describes Cramer's liability in this situation.

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A section of the IRCA was established to correct an unfair double standard that had previously prohibited these individuals from working in the United States but permitted employers to hire them. In other words, originally, the unauthorized worker had committed a legal wrong, but the employer who hired the worker had not! Among other things, IRCA now makes it unlawful for any person knowingly to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee any non-citizen who is not authorized to work. "Knowingly" includes that which "may be fairly inferred through notice of certain facts and circumstances which would lead a person . . . to know about a certain condition." Employers are thereby denied the "ostrich" defense where they simply ignore obvious evidence to a violation. Employers are instead required to verify all newly hired employees by examining documents that identify the individual and show his or her authority to work in the United States using a Form I-9. Further, employers, recruiters, and those who refer individuals for employment are required to keep records pertaining to IRCA requirements. A violation of this provision can mean personal liability for corporate officers, so it is not a requirement to be taken lightly.

Cramer Corporation Had an Immediate Need for a Large Group