 Subsequently, on the recommendation of the CNT a law, known as the "loi Renault" ('Renault law') was passed on 13 Feb 1998.The law added additional requirements in addition to two existing laws of 1975/6 on necessary procedures when a company makes collective redundancies.The law required the company to inform and consult the workers on such redundancies, with reference to the rationale for the redundancies, and the selection criteria for those made redundant.