I'm sorry for your troubles, honey, but this is not your blog.  Got a link or something?

Wasn't this the same job you were whining about a while back?
Shit, I'd be happy, having a way to fuck them over, and they handed it to you.   But I do sympathize, it is a pisser when they try to fuck you twice.  Document everything and don't give in.

kim-

Apologies for these dismissive responses.  You deserve to be paid, but few people are aware of the proper way to obtain pay owed to them.

First, you must identify the bank your former employer uses - this should be shown on one of your previous paychecks.  They are the ones you need to deal with; after all, they have the money.

Locate the bank's nearest branch, and go down there in person.  A phone call is not sufficient as they cannot reliably identify you and verify your claim over the phone.

When you get to the counter, present your claim to the teller.  For legal purposes, this demand must be in writing.  They will have already been informed of your claim by your former employer, so a brief note stating "HAND OVER THE MONEY AND NO ONE WILL BE HARMED" is ideal and all that is necessary.  Maintain a serious demeanor, and even try to look a bit menacing as you hand over the note.  This body language will show the teller you are aware of your rights and will not allow the bank to escape its legal obligation.

At this point, the teller is supposed to give you your payment (this is required to be in cash, so you may wish to bring along a suitable bag or backpack to carry it in).  However, he or she may try to challenge your claim or pretend it doesn't exist.  This is a common ruse, but all bank employees are given photos of recently laid-off employees of their customers and are required to know them by sight.  If they try to stall you, in a loud, firm voice say: "I said give me the money NOW" while staring directly into the eyes of the teller to show you are not going to leave without what is rightfully yours.  Any requests for further information or identification are simply more stalling tactics on their part.  Do not tolerate them; just raise your voice further and repeat your request for payment.

When you make this loud verbal demand, you may notice other bank patrons getting down on the floor.  They are signalling their awareness of the legitimacy of your claim and symbolically indicating the high legal priority it is afforded in relation to their own ordinary transactions.

When the teller hands over your payment, you may note that it seems to be a larger amount than you were expecting your final pay to be.  This is typical and is offered as compensation for you having to go to such lengths to be paid.  Walk out the front door, secure in the knowledge that you have obtained what rightfully belongs to you.