In its capacity as liaison office, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority shall provide information relating to the working and employment conditions that will apply to the posted employee. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority must also be able to make reference to employer and employee organisations in instances in which provisions in a general collective agreement are applicable, cf. Section 3, paragraph one (e).The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority shall cooperate with responsible authorities in other EEA member states on the enforcement of the rules relating to working and employment conditions that apply for posted employees. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority shall respond to requests for information and carry out the investigations and checks that are necessary for complying with the requests.