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.
Ramsey MIU to close temporarily ahead of relocation of services
Number of services to be relocated to Noble's - albeit temporarily - to allow for pest control works
Storm Bram: Trees down amid widespread disruption
Footage shows large waves crashing onto coastal roads
Treasury presents 2025-26 Department Plan to Tynwald
Department says it will continue to push for tighter financial controls across government
Further adjournment for attempted murder accused
19-year-old is also charged with several other offences