[Kate*]

I've had plenty of interviews since, but no offers. Apparently, even if this is happening you really have no options as a candidate:

Answering "No" to "May we contact?" on the application is a red flag
Telling your side of the story in an interview is "bashing management" and is a red flag, even if you're obviously justified
Potential employer getting a bad reference out of the blue (because you can't prevent it without looking like the bad guy) is a red flag

Someone suggested putting the corporate instead of the store contact information, so I'll try that. Otherwise, I'm at a loss. Everyone knows that constructive termination is a thing. WHY is the employee the bad guy for admitting to being a victim of it?!