The amount of sick pay being paid out has fallen by almost £75,000 in the past three years.
In the House of Keys this week Douglas North MHK David Ashford asked Treasury Minister Alf Cannan how much incapacity benefit for short term sickness absence was paid out in the last three years.
Mr Cannan revealed in 2014 just under £696,000 was paid out, in 2015 that figure fell to £665,000.
However, figures stood at their lowest yet in 2016 - when £621,000 was paid out in total.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
The police are giving advice for kids on how to keep safe whilst trick-or-treating.
How will Manx Care reduce the number of negligence claims?
What improvements are being planned by the health service to reduce the risk of future clinical negligence claims and payouts?
Manx Language Festival to be held next week
The Annual Manx Language Festival will be held next week.
Manxman sailings in doubt from tomorrow
Four ferry sailings are at risk of being cancelled this week due to bad weather.
Car falls down steep bank on Mountain Road
Multiple emergency services were called to a car crash this morning on the Mountain Road.
Panic over - Mcdonald's reopens at 11am tomorrow
After weeks of withdrawal symptoms, you can finally be reunited with McNuggets.
