Waiting 11 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I was laid off as a store manager and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I worked as a store manager before this. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording.

Mine took about 11 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.

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.