First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? after 17 years as a bookkeeper

I was laid off as a bookkeeper and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. It has been a long 5 weeks. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

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

Check the messages section of your claim, not just the dashboard. That is where my request for more information was hiding.