My first unemployment payment still has not arrived - 14 months and counting

I filed my claim 26 weeks ago after being let go as a hotel front-desk agent. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

Mine took about 26 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.

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