Employers' claims young adults are living at home have meant a new band for the minimum wage.
Today, Tynwald approved moves to create a new wage band for 18 to 20 year olds who were previously classed as adults.
They won't get a rise in the minimum wage for over 21s which was also approved today after Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly said businesses had opposed the rise.
East Douglas MHK Brenda Cannell said she felt the new rules discriminated between adults:
Clip 1
Date for first sailing to new Liverpool terminal still unknown
Treasury Minister confirms work still needs to be carried out
Charity's advice after 'near-fatal' Heroin overdoses
Warning issued after incidents on Monday night
Financial discipline of 'utmost importance' says Cannan
Treasury expected to start publishing quarterly accounts
Newson's owners 'giving up' and selling the building
It's after a five year fight with planners over the development of the site
Residents in Bride told to take their household waste to Andreas
The local authority pulled out of paying for residents to use the Northern Civic Amenity Site
FSA announces review into estate agents
It's hoped project will enable greater understanding of industry
