First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? after 8 years as a sales associate

I filed my claim 25 weeks ago after being let go as a sales associate. I have been trying to stay organised about it. 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?

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