Waiting 15 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I was laid off as a payroll clerk and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. Thank you in advance. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date.

Mine took about 15 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.