An employer's knowledge that a person is unauthorized to work in the United States is a basis for liability even if the person is an independent contractor.

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According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), employers can be held liable for knowingly hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized individuals, whether they are employees or independent contractors. Therefore, an employer's knowledge of a person's unauthorized status is a basis for liability, regardless of their employment status.

An Employer's Knowledge That a Person Is Unauthorized to Work