First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - any advice?

I filed my claim 8 weeks ago after being let go as an electrician's helper. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording.

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

Mine took about 8 weeks because of an identity check I did not notice. Look for a message or a letter you may have missed in your online account.