Assignment task:
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 shortcuts 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: Group of answer choices Cramer didn't know that the workers weren't eligible to work in the U.S., therefore it cannot be held liable Only the person in charge of hiring at Cramer will be held accountable for bringing in undocumented aliens There is no liability for Cramer. If the undocumented workers are discovered the consequences are for them and not for the company Cramer is liable for failure to obtain proper documentation showing that the workers were eligible to work in the U.S. Further, corporate officers of Cramer can be held personally liable for failure to satisfy these requirements. Civil and criminal penalties may apply