; (B) to recover the damages described in subsection (n)(2); or (C) to ensure compliance with terms and conditions described in subsection (l)(5). (7) Other rights of employees The rights and remedies provided to H–2C nonimmigrants under this section are in addition to any other contractual or statutory rights and remedies of the workers, and are not intended to alter or affect such rights and remedies. (8) Compliance De minimis variations from the registered position’s duties described in the application and related materials or from the position’s general description provided in the attestation or the advertising requirements pursuant to subsection (e), including de minimis work or work incidental to the job, shall be permitted and not be cause for complaint, referral, investigation, audit, or penalties. (n) Penalties (1) In general If, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary finds a violation of this section, the Secretary may impose administrative remedies and penalties, including requiring the payment of— (A) back wages; and (B) benefits. (2) Civil penalties The Secretary may bring an action for a civil monetary penalty— (A) for a violation of this section— (i) in an amount not more than $3,000 for the first violation and $4,000 per violation for each subsequent violation; or (ii) if the violation was committed knowingly, a fine in an amount not more than $5,000 per violation; (B) for intentionally failing to comply with the protections of United States workers required under this section or with the protection of whistleblowers under subsection (l)(5), a fine in an amount not more than $25,000 per violation; or (C) for knowingly failing to materially comply with the terms of other representations made in petitions, applications, certifications, or attestations under this section— (i) a fine in an amount not more than $4,000 per violation