My first unemployment payment still has not arrived - 8 months and counting

I was laid off as a web developer and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.