First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - 13 months and counting

I filed my claim 26 weeks ago after being let go as a copywriter. It has been weighing on me all week. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

When I finally got through, the agent said my employer had responded late. Once that cleared, back pay came in one payment.