My first unemployment payment still has not arrived - what worked for you?

I filed my claim 5 weeks ago after being let go as a copywriter. There are 10 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

Mine took about 5 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.