Don't be misled by hearsays. If she applies for EAD and gets caught, she will be deported.
The following story may be helpful.
http://immigration.sina.com/uslawhooyou/immigration/1079633863/1079633863_1.html
The following story may be helpful.
http://immigration.sina.com/uslawhooyou/immigration/1079633863/1079633863_1.html