Bad References? Aren't there are a gazillion different ways your former boss can convey to your new employer that you were no good?

Sure, the law limits what he can say but just the fact that he will ONLY say what the law allows is a dead give away. If you were a good employee, your boss would shout your highest praises. I know because I’ve gotten references for MY employees and it didn’t take much to read between the lines. So what do you do if you have bad references from your last job?