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

I was laid off as a copywriter and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. It has been weighing on me all week. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date.

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

Mine took about 16 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.