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.
MHK hopes to bring windfarm discussion to next month's Tynwald sitting
Infrastructure minister admits windfarm decisions will be 'very challenging' for CoMin
Ferry schedule changes impact Liverpool day trips
Steam Packet brings forward series of November Merseyside crossings
Chris Thomas is a departure from his 'autocratic' predecessors, says infrastructure minister
Jason Moorhouse says chief is taking a collective approach to his leadership style
Work underway to repair damaged promenade crossings
Temporary three-way traffic lights in place in Douglas