My first unemployment payment still has not arrived (Cleveland)

I filed my claim 20 weeks ago after being let go as a procurement assistant. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub. 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 certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.