First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - 20 weeks in

I filed my claim 20 weeks ago after being let go as a pharmacy technician. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

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

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.