First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check?

I applied for unemployment in Little Rock 9 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. 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.