precinct

Hi friends,

This week i was terminated from a private contract to do graphic design. My boss is refusing to pay me the contracted severance pay because i smoke socially.

It gets better...
The night in question my boss and i were at a concert as "friends" and shared some bud between us. He and his girlfriend both took as many hits as i did, and we proceeded to have a fun night. The next day i was terminated for "smoking in his presence."

Can he do that?
What are my rights here? I mean, not even an employer can fire you for smoking at your house on a saturday night, and this was a private contract signed by both parties.
Should i take the bastard to court or is it just spitting in the wind at this point?

Would greatly appreciate any wisdom you can send my way.
Blaze on.