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.
CM: 'I'll announce my Council of Ministers within days'
Chris Thomas planning ministerial line-up
Outgoing chief minister keen to 'fulfil' election commitments
Cannan replaced by Chris Thomas in job top
Port St Mary Station will continue to play key role
The Trent Class lifeboat will be retired in 2028
Chris Thomas elected Chief Minister
He won the vote 16-6 in Keys