The German PES confirmed the fact that private agencies play a minor role in the German labour market, and its market share is estimated at 2%. In contrast, the PES has a market share of approximately 98%. The big population of Germany does not have confidence in the private labour system. German labour laws require the employee to register for employment with PES three months before retrenchment, failing which this would lead to the cut-off of unemployment insurance benefits. The employer should inform employees at least six months prior to the retrenchment.