Waiting 18 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I was laid off as a nurse's aide 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 18 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.

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