Waiting 6 weeks on my first unemployment payment after 8 years as a nurse's aide

I filed my claim 6 weeks ago after being let go as a nurse's aide. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

When I finally got through, the agent said my employer had responded late. Once that cleared, back pay came in one payment.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.