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.
Police 'respect' death by dangerous driving acquittal
Constabulary asks for privacy of family to be respected
Bank to withdraw three ATMs
There has been a series of ATMs withdrawn across the Island in recent years
Long closed pub could have a future
It was bought by government in 2007
'Tourist tax': Will the Island follow our neighbours in implementing levy?
England set to become latest place to impose a charge