New measures are on the way, designed both to encourage the long term unemployed and penalise those who are not following job seeker regulations.
It is part of a raft of proposals to restrict benefits to those who are truly in need.
Minister Chris Robertshaw says the 'tougher system' is designed to weed out undeserving cases.
Number of sailings cancelled due to Storm Amy
Crossings called off on Friday and Saturday
Postnatal home visits to be reinstated by Manx Care
It's alongside the reintroduction of face-to-face parent classes
Tough Mucka postponed due to storm forecast
Isle Listen reschedules charity event to 12 October
SPC announces changes to sailing schedules
It's as weather warnings are put in place ahead of Storm Amy's arrival
MHK moves to exclude Manx Radio from Freedom of Information register
Follows CoMin's policy review decision to not include further public authorities